Evaluating health behaviors of young athletes in sports facilities
Evaluation of Invisible Preparation Behaviors of Middle and High School Students in Sports Facilities
This study looks at the healthy habits of middle and high school athletes, like sleep and nutrition, to see how many of them are doing things that can help them perform better in sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Brest Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brest) |
| Trial ID | NCT06361771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the Invisible Preparation (IP) behaviors of middle and high school students involved in sports. It focuses on health behaviors such as sleep, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and mental well-being that young athletes adopt to enhance their performance. Participants will complete a questionnaire regarding these health behaviors throughout the year 2024, prior to their medical examinations at the Brest Metropolitan Area Sports Medicine Centre. The goal is to estimate the proportion of young athletes who engage in these beneficial practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are middle and high school students who are part of a sports institution.
Not a fit: Patients who are primary school students or those with significant mental or psychological disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health and performance outcomes for young athletes by identifying effective health behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature on this specific approach, previous studies have indicated a lack of compliance among young athletes regarding health recommendations, suggesting a need for further exploration in this area.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Middle and High School students * Being part of a Sports Institution (Club, Sport Section at School, Local Training Institution, or Elite Training Institution) * Absence of opposition from the patients or their legal representatives Exclusion Criteria: * Primary School and College students * Refusal to participate * Significant mental or psychological disability, making it impossible to obtain reliable answers
Where this trial is running
Brest
- Chu Brest — Brest, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marie-Agnès GIROUX-METGES
- Email: marie-agnes.metges@chu-brest.fr
- Phone: 0298347366
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.