Clinical trials: Rugby
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Myofascial Release and 20-m Speed in Wheelchair Rugby Athletes With Spinal Cord Injury
This study aims to investigate the effect of myofascial release on sprint performance in wheelchair rugby athletes with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- MFR20MWR (NCT07711015)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Rugby
Preheating in the Improvement of Knee Stability and Quadriceps Strength in Rugby Players
Injuries to the lower limbs are the most common in rugby and within the lower limbs, the most common are those that affect the ligaments of the knee. That is why we will try to improve knee stability and quadriceps strength.
- Trial name
- NCT04285645
- Testing
- Warmup
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Speech
Speech Performance of Rugby Players When Using Different Types of Mouthguard
Participation in contact sports is linked to an increased risk of dental injuries. To reduce the risk and severity of sports-related dental injuries, mouthguards are often recommended to be worn during training and competition.
- Trial name
- NCT04010500
- Testing
- no mouthguard, 'boil and bite' mouthguard, custom-fitted mouthguard
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amy Liew
Rugby-related Injuries
Injury Incidence, Severity and Burden in Elite Youth Rugby Players
Observational cohort study, with a closed, both retrospective and prospective design, aiming to describe the incidence, severity, and burden of injuries among male and female players enrolled in the Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT)…
- Trial name
- RUBYS (NCT07355582)
- Testing
- Medical consultation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer
Athletic Performance
Effect of Beetroot Nitrates on Different Physical Skills in Colombian Rugby Athletes
Beetroot is a source of nitrates, which have demonstrated various positive effects in sports, with little evidence in intermittent sports such as ball sports (including rugby).
- Trial name
- NCT07106489
- Testing
- 40 meters sprint, Fitness test by bronco test, Maximal strength
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Cervical Spine Destabilization
Behavior of the Upper Cervical Spine in Rugby Players
Rugby players are often exposed to destabilisation of the upper cervical spine.This kind of trauma may lead to dramatic injuries, due to lesion of spinal cord.
- Trial name
- Cervistab (NCT03712514)
- Testing
- Destabilization of the upper cervical spine by Cervistab
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Breathing Exercises, Disability Physical
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cardiopulmonary Capacity in Wheelchair Rugby Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about in inspiratory muscle training on cardiorespiratory capacity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, sports skills, and quality of life of wheelchair rugby athletes.
- Conditions
- Breathing Exercises, Disability Physical, Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT06134778
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Osteopathy Treatment and Cardiovascular Recovery After a Rugby Match
The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a form of non-invasive manual treatment, for a faster recovery of cardiovascular parameters after a rugby union match in…
- Trial name
- NCT04242485
- Testing
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Parma
Healthy Male and Female Subjects
The Effect of Cycling, Running, and Playing Rugby on Three Biomarkers That May Indicate Brain Injury
The goal of this clinical trial was to determine if and how the biomarkers neurofilament light (NfL), brain lipid binding protein (BLBP), and amyloid precursor protein (APP) accumulated over 72 hours in venous blood following…
- Trial name
- NCT06804291
- Testing
- Running, Cycling, Rugby
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Heat Stress, Body Temperature Changes
Heat Stress in Wheelchair Sports
The aim of the study is to study the thermoregulatory responses under real life conditions, such as during wheelchair rugby and basketball matches.
- Trial name
- NCT03815708
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Rugby
Core Work and Sports Bandage in Rugby Players
Introduction. Lower limb injuries are characteristic of rugby players. Core exercises aim to improve ankle stability. The ankle bandage in 8 is used in the approach to injuries to provide better stability in the joint.
- Trial name
- NCT03865797
- Testing
- Experimental, Control active
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Wheelchair Rugby Players With Tetraplegia
Physiological and Psycho-social Variables of People With a Spinal Cord Injury Participating in Competitive Rugby in Wheelchairs
People with Spinal cord injury with tetraplegia suffer from respiratory problem due to weakness of the muscles and because the autonomic system dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT01696851
- Testing
- tests and questionnaires
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Exercise Training, Rugby
Multimodal Exercises on Sprint Performance of Rugby Players
This study is designed to evaluate the effects of a multimodal exercise program in the sprint performance and kinematics of adolescent rugby players.
- Conditions
- Exercise Training, Rugby, Adolescent
- Trial name
- NCT05485506
- Testing
- Multimodal exercise program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
Athletic Injuries
Sport Specific Training Versus Neuromuscular Training on Field Rugby Players.
Randomized Clinical Trial in rugby sports club in Lahore. A Sample size of 26 is calculated using epitol.Group A: Sports specific training Treatments will be provided in 30 mins per week for 3 consecutive weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT04967924
- Testing
- neuromuscular training, Sports specific training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Lower Limb Pronation
Exercise Program for Lower Limb Pronation
Introduction: The prevalence of biomechanical alterations in the the lower limbs in school-age children is increasing. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a therapeutic exercise program in child athletes with…
- Trial name
- NCT03312101
- Testing
- exercise program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Head Trauma
The Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation on Biomarkers of Concussion Over the Course of a Year in Canadian National Rugby Players
Nutrition interventions may present a safe and relatively risk free intervention for protection against subconcussive impacts. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) is the principal Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the brain…
- Trial name
- NCT03582267
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Christian University
Emergency, Pain
Tissue Interface Pressures in Athlete Medical Extraction
This study aims to establish clinical evidence for the use of scoop stretchers in the sports setting for spinal immobilisation and transport compared to the traditionally used long back boards through measuring tissue interface…
- Conditions
- Emergency, Pain, Medical Device Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT02770638
- Testing
- Scoop Stretcher, Long Back Spinal board
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham