Athletic InjuriesNCT05647031
Pain in Competitive Athletes With Physical Disabilities and Techniques for Its Management
An observational study of Athletic Injuries and Physical Disability, run by Universidad Politecnica de Madrid at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
There are psychosocial factors that affect pain, and therefore, psychological intervention techniques have been added to its usual pharmacological and physiotherapeutic treatment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Athletic Injuries, Physical Disability, Chronic Pain
- What is being tested?
- Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.
- How many people
- 21 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 18 Dec 2020to 28 Jan 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 15 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: A total of 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis (7 competitive athletes with physical disabilities, 4 physiotherapists, 5 coaches and 4 psychologists) after being informed of the research objectives. The sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) were active and worked with high-level athletes in their professional field. As for the athletes, all were active except one, who had been retired for eight years, and took part in national and international competitions and Paralympic Games in their respective sports disciplines. All of them belonged to the Spanish Sports Federation for People with Physical Disabilities (FEDDF)
Who may be able to join
- For the athlete:
- Physical disability.
- Participate in high performance competition
- Aged between 15 and 55 years old;
- For the sports agents:
- To exercise their profession with high performance athletes with physical disabilities
Who cannot join
- Not meeting the above requirements
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
There are psychosocial factors that affect pain, and therefore, psychological intervention techniques have been added to its usual pharmacological and physiotherapeutic treatment. Despite the abundant evidence that addresses psychosocial factors as clear mediators in the perception of pain, the use of psychological techniques for pain management in competitive athletes, and more especially in competitive athletes with physical disabilities, is scarce. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the perception of high-level competitive athletes with physical disability and sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists).
Read the detailed description
Qualitative study with in-depth interviews to find out the perception of sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) and athletes on how pain can affect the development of the sports career and to determine what techniques are known and/or implemented by sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) and athletes to manage pain.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Physical Disability, Chronic Pain
- Being tested
- Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.
- Keywords
- Athlete, Physical disability, Competition, Chronic pain, Psychological models
- Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries, Chronic Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.Other
This study used a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive methodology, with a semi-structured interview technique. The purpose was to respond to the specific objectives set out in this research from the perspective of competitive athletes and sports agents (physiotherapist, coach and psychologist). The thematic cores that served as a script for the interview were for the athletes and sports agents 1) sporting characteristics of the professionals; 2) perception of how pain affects this type of athlete and what repercussions it has on the development of their sporting career, and 3) knowledge of techniques and/or strategies for pain management (athlete, coach and psychologist).
The interviews were conducted via skype. After transcription of all the interviews, validation by the interviewees was applied for the reliability of the research. Two types of triangulation were applied to ensure the quality of the data.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis | A total of 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis (7 competitive athletes with 17 physical disabilities, 4 physiotherapists, 5 coaches and 4 psychologists) Receives: Other: Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perception of pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.(Qualitative methodology).
This research focuses on the subjective reality of individuals regarding their life experiences of how pain can affect a sporting career. It was based on a relativistic ontology, situated in an overlapping phenomenological and interpretative epistemology.The organisation of the information collected was carried out with "Nuevo NVivo" text processing software. The codes extracted from the thematic analysis were entered. Followed by a thematic analysis of their content and according to the specific objectives of the study. The steps followed were those proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006). Two types of triangulation were applied (Flick, 2014): investigator and data triangulation.
Pain has a negative impact on the athlete's sporting career: directly or indirectly through the psychological consequences. Athletes perceive that support of a psychologist are performance oriented and not pain management.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Dec 2022
- Study start18 Dec 2020
- Primary completion16 Jan 2021
- Study completion28 Jan 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Athletic 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sandra Constantino Murillo, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
- Investigators
- María I. Barriopedro, PhD in Psychology, Study director, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05647031
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UPMadrid
- Status last verified
- Dec 2022
- First submitted
- 21 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 14 Dec 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Dec 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pain in Competitive Athletes With Physical Disabilities and Techniques for Its Management
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05647031
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UPMadrid
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Physical Disability, Chronic Pain
- Keywords
- Athlete, Physical disability, Competition, Chronic pain, Psychological models
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Politecnica de MadridUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Jan 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Dec 2022 (actual)
- 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.
There are psychosocial factors that affect pain, and therefore, psychological intervention techniques have been added to its usual pharmacological and physiotherapeutic treatment. Despite the abundant evidence that addresses psychosocial factors as clear mediators in the perception of pain, the use of psychological techniques for pain management in competitive athletes, and more especially in competitive athletes with physical disabilities, is scarce. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the perception of high-level competitive athletes with physical disability and sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists).
Detailed description
Qualitative study with in-depth interviews to find out the perception of sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) and athletes on how pain can affect the development of the sports career and to determine what techniques are known and/or implemented by sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) and athletes to manage pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis | – | Other: Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.A total of 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis (7 competitive athletes with 17 physical disabilities, 4 physiotherapists, 5 coaches and 4 psychologists) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- A total of 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis (7 competitive athletes with physical disabilities, 4 physiotherapists, 5 coaches and 4 psychologists) after being informed of the research objectives. The sports agents (coaches, physiotherapists and psychologists) were active and worked with high-level athletes in their professional field. As for the athletes, all were active except one, who had been retired for eight years, and took part in national and international competitions and Paralympic Games in their respective sports disciplines. All of them belonged to the Spanish Sports Federation for People with Physical Disabilities (FEDDF)
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Physical disability.
- Participate in high performance competition
- Aged between 15 and 55 years old;
- To exercise their profession with high performance athletes with physical disabilities
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not meeting the above requirements
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative study. Pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.This study used a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive methodology, with a semi-structured interview technique. The purpose was to respond to the specific objectives set out in this research from the perspective of competitive athletes and sports agents (physiotherapist, coach and psychologist). The thematic cores that served as a script for the interview were for the athletes and sports agents 1) sporting characteristics of the professionals; 2) perception of how pain affects this type of athlete and what repercussions it has on the development of their sporting career, and 3) knowledge of techniques and/or strategies for pain management (athlete, coach and psychologist). The interviews were conducted via skype. After transcription of all the interviews, validation by the interviewees was applied for the reliability of the research. Two types of triangulation were applied to ensure the quality of the data. | Other | 20 participants were interviewed on a voluntary basis |
Primary outcome
Perception of pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.(Qualitative methodology).
Time frame: 2 months
This research focuses on the subjective reality of individuals regarding their life experiences of how pain can affect a sporting career. It was based on a relativistic ontology, situated in an overlapping phenomenological and interpretative epistemology.The organisation of the information collected was carried out with "Nuevo NVivo" text processing software. The codes extracted from the thematic analysis were entered. Followed by a thematic analysis of their content and according to the specific objectives of the study. The steps followed were those proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006). Two types of triangulation were applied (Flick, 2014): investigator and data triangulation. Pain has a negative impact on the athlete's sporting career: directly or indirectly through the psychological consequences. Athletes perceive that support of a psychologist are performance oriented and not pain management.
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 14 Dec 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
María I. Barriopedro, PhD in Psychology study director
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Athletic Injuries and Physical Disability, run by Universidad Politecnica de Madrid at 1 site in Spain.
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 6 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 14 Dec 2022. 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 Spain. 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?
Perception of pain in competitive athletes with physical disabilities and techniques for its management.(Qualitative methodology). (time frame: 2 months). 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 14 Dec 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.