NCT06607315

Soft Tissue Physical Properties in Long-Distance Runners

The Relationship Between Running Form, Soft Tissue Physical Properties, and Injury in Long-Distance Runners

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate in greater depth the effects of different running forms on soft tissue physical properties in long-distance runners and the relationship of this to injury risk. By doing so, the study seeks to provide new insights into the pathophysiology of running injuries and develop more effective injury prevention strategies.

Detailed description

This study is expected to reveal the effects of different running forms on soft tissue physical properties in long-distance runners and the relationship of these effects to injury risk. Running analysis will be conducted by recording 30-second videos of participants during their runs, and tests will be performed using the MyotonePro device on predetermined areas. Before the evaluations, all participants will be informed about the study's objectives and their verbal informed consent will be obtained.

Conditions

• Runner

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	physical properties of soft tissue	Using the Myoton Pro device, the physical properties such as elasticity and viscosity of the Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, gastrocnemius, quadriceps, and hamstring muscles will be measured.
OTHER	Analysis of Running Form	High-speed camera systems will be used to analyze biomechanical parameters in detail, such as angular movements of the lower extremity joints (tibia, ankle, knee, hip), step length, and ground contact time during running. These analyses will allow us to objectively characterize different running forms.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-15
• Primary completion: 2024-12-15
• Completion: 2025-01-15
• First posted: 2024-09-23
• Last updated: 2024-10-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)