Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular TrainingNCT02433106
The Effects of an Exercise Programme on Neuromuscular Outcomes in Gaelic Sport
A study testing GAA 15 in people with Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular Training, run by Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson at 1 site in Ireland.
Trial summary
A randomized control trial examining the effects of an exercise based injury prevention programme on postural control and jump landing mechanics. Randomization of 4 teams, 2 Gaelic football and 2 hurling teams to exercise intervention and control groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular Training
- What is being tested?
- GAA 15
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 78 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIreland
- Study dates
- Sep 2012to Dec 2012
- 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 years and older
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants registered on Collegiate Gaelic football or hurling team, which trained at least twice per week.
- To be over the age of 18 years
- No current injuries
Who cannot join
- Injuries of the lower limb preventing training or completing the testing
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of an Exercise Based Injury Prevention Programme on Neuromuscular Outcomes in Gaelic Football and Hurling Players, a Randomised Controlled Trial
A randomized control trial examining the effects of an exercise based injury prevention programme on postural control and jump landing mechanics. Randomization of 4 teams, 2 Gaelic football and 2 hurling teams to exercise intervention and control groups. Participants are tested using Y Balance test and Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).
Read the detailed description
Gaelic football and hurling, a stick and ball game, are Irish amateur games components of explosiveness with the multi-directional nature of both games, in addition to the overhead activities and the high level of contact involved; makes it a high risk of injury, especially during match-play. Recent systematic reviews found that injury prevention exercise programmes can significantly reduce the relative risk of lower extremity injuries. Several studies have successfully incorporated exercise components including balance, plyometrics, strength, neuromuscular training, running and cutting movement patterns to prevent injuries in sports such as soccer, basketball, and handball.
This study examines the effect of an injury prevention programme on 2 recognized risk factors for lower limb injury balance and jump landing mechanics.
- Being tested
- GAA 15, Control
- Keywords
- Balance, Exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
GAA 15Other
Neuromuscular injury prevention training
ControlOther
Usual training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | GAA 15 Specific neuromuscular exercise training Receives: Other: GAA 15 |
| Control | Active comparator | Control Usual training Receives: Other: Control |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Y Balance test
Dynamic balance reach test
Measured: baseline to 8-weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Landing error scoring system
Assessment of jump landing movement pattern
Measured: baseline to 8-weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 May 2015 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2012
- Primary completionDec 2012
- Study completionDec 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular TrainingStudies 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
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson, University College Dublin
- Investigators
- Catherine Blake, PhD, Study director, UCD
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02433106
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GAA intervention
- Status last verified
- Apr 2015
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2015
- Last updated
- 4 May 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 May 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of an Exercise Based Injury Prevention Programme on Neuromuscular Outcomes in Gaelic Football and Hurling Players, a Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02433106
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GAA intervention
- Keywords
- Balance, Exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Dr Ulrik McCarthy PerssonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2012
- Primary completion
- Dec 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 May 2015 (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.
A randomized control trial examining the effects of an exercise based injury prevention programme on postural control and jump landing mechanics. Randomization of 4 teams, 2 Gaelic football and 2 hurling teams to exercise intervention and control groups. Participants are tested using Y Balance test and Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).
Detailed description
Gaelic football and hurling, a stick and ball game, are Irish amateur games components of explosiveness with the multi-directional nature of both games, in addition to the overhead activities and the high level of contact involved; makes it a high risk of injury, especially during match-play. Recent systematic reviews found that injury prevention exercise programmes can significantly reduce the relative risk of lower extremity injuries. Several studies have successfully incorporated exercise components including balance, plyometrics, strength, neuromuscular training, running and cutting movement patterns to prevent injuries in sports such as soccer, basketball, and handball.
This study examines the effect of an injury prevention programme on 2 recognized risk factors for lower limb injury balance and jump landing mechanics.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Other: GAA 15GAA 15 Specific neuromuscular exercise training |
| Control | Active comparator | Other: ControlControl Usual training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants registered on Collegiate Gaelic football or hurling team, which trained at least twice per week.
- To be over the age of 18 years
- No current injuries
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Injuries of the lower limb preventing training or completing the testing
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GAA 15Neuromuscular injury prevention training | Other | Intervention |
| ControlUsual training | Other | Control |
Primary outcome
Y Balance test
Time frame: baseline to 8-weeks
Dynamic balance reach test
1 secondary outcome
Landing error scoring system
Time frame: baseline to 8-weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 May 2015.
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.
Catherine Blake, PhD study director
UCD
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing GAA 15 in people with Focus of Study is Effects of Neuromuscular Training, run by Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson at 1 site in Ireland.
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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 May 2015. 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 Ireland. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Y Balance test (time frame: baseline to 8-weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 4 May 2015.