Overuse InjuriesCycleNCT02106715
Overuse Injuries in Road Cyclists, Prevalence and Prevention
A study testing Training in people with Overuse Injuries, run by University Hospital, Linkoeping at 1 site in Sweden.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of overload injuries to road cyclists in Sweden, and if it 's possible to prevent low back pain by a simple exercise program for two months of training . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Overuse Injuries
- What is being tested?
- Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSweden
- Study dates
- Mar 2014to Jun 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Planning to ride "Vätternrundan 2014" in a subgroup .
- Cycled "Vätternrundan" at least twice in the past or bicycled for exercise at least 800 mil ( the equivalent of two seasons) .
- Age 18-55 years .
- Training cycle at least three hours a week or three days a week .
Who cannot join
- Do not have access to a computer.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Sweden1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Div Physiotherapy, Linkoping University
Linköping, 581 83
Joanna Kvist, PhD, +4613284664, joanna.kvist@liu.se
Joanna Kvist, PhD
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of overload injuries to road cyclists in Sweden, and if it 's possible to prevent low back pain by a simple exercise program for two months of training .
- Conditions
- Overuse Injuries
- Being tested
- Training
- Medical subject headings
- Cumulative Trauma Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
TrainingOther
Two exercises for training of core stability and mobility.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Active comparator | Two exercises for training of core stability and mobility. Receives: Other: Training |
| Control | No intervention | Control group without training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number and type of overuse injuries
Measured: Four months follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2014 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2014
- Primary completionJun 2014 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2015 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Overuse InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Linkoeping University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Joanna Kvist, University Hospital, Linkoeping
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02106715
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Cycle_Dnr2014/42-31
- Acronym
- Cycle
- Status last verified
- Apr 2014
- First submitted
- 23 Mar 2014
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Garrosa-Martin G, Muniesa CA, Molina-Martin JJ, Diez-Vega I. Low Back Pain in Cycling. Are There Differences between Road and Mountain Biking? Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 21;20(5):3791. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20053791.
PubMed 36900802
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Overuse Injuries in Road Cyclists, Prevalence and Prevention
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02106715
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Cycle / Cycle_Dnr2014/42-31
- Conditions
- Overuse Injuries
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, LinkoepingUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Linkoeping University
- Study start
- Mar 2014
- Primary completion
- Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2015 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of overload injuries to road cyclists in Sweden, and if it 's possible to prevent low back pain by a simple exercise program for two months of training .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Active comparator | Other: TrainingTwo exercises for training of core stability and mobility. |
| Control | No intervention | –Control group without training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Planning to ride "Vätternrundan 2014" in a subgroup .
- Cycled "Vätternrundan" at least twice in the past or bicycled for exercise at least 800 mil ( the equivalent of two seasons) .
- Age 18-55 years .
- Training cycle at least three hours a week or three days a week .
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Do not have access to a computer.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| TrainingTwo exercises for training of core stability and mobility. | Other | Training |
Primary outcome
Number and type of overuse injuries
Time frame: Four months follow-up
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2014.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36900802Garrosa-Martin G, Muniesa CA, Molina-Martin JJ, Diez-Vega I. Low Back Pain in Cycling. Are There Differences between Road and Mountain Biking? Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 21;20(5):3791. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20053791.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Training in people with Overuse Injuries, run by University Hospital, Linkoeping at 1 site in Sweden.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Joanna Kvist, PhD (+46 13 284664, joanna.kvist@liu.se), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number and type of overuse injuries (time frame: Four months follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02106715, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Apr 2014; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.