Clinical trials: Runners
Leg Injuries
Effects of Foot Strengthening on the Incidence of Injuries in Long Distance Runners
The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effects of a training protocol for the foot and ankle complex on the prevalence of running related injuries on long distance runners.
- Trial name
- NCT02306148
- Testing
- Foot and ankle strengthening
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Impact Loading Effect on Bone Biomarkers in Female Runners
This study is a randomized, cross-over intervention study that will evaluate the effect of brief, high-impact loading exercises on biomarkers of bone metabolism in energy-restricted female runners.
- Trial name
- NCT05341700
- Testing
- Impact Load Exercises, No Impact Load Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Healthy Runners
Examining the Most Effective Method to Reduce Running Ground Contact Time
The purpose of our study is to establish the most effective running retraining technique to decrease ground contact time. This will be investigated by applying three running retraining conditions and assessing the change in…
- Trial name
- NCT06988709
- Testing
- Real-time Visual Feedback, Real-time Auditory Feedback, Real-time Verbal Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Healthy
Peak Impact Forces and Metabolic Cost During Mid-Forefoot Striking in Shod Versus Barefoot Runners
This experimental study will compare impact forces and metabolic cost in runners (N=20; ages 18-45 years, who already use a forefoot strike running gait) in two treadmill running test sessions (shod vs barefoot running)
- Trial name
- NCT01536171
- Testing
- running with normal running shoes and barefoot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida