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Identification of Neuromusculoskeletal Variables Associated With Injury Risk and Performance in High School Athletes.

NCT04095260 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 250

Last updated 2026-02-10

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program. The performance assessment will screen for existing muscle imbalances and strength deficits known to increase risk for sports injury, and provide a baseline performance measurement. Athletes will be measured before the start of the program and then again at the end of the pre-season training period to measure changes in motor coordination, muscle strength, and performance and injury risk category. Internal and external training load will be measured weekly during the training program to track intensity of the training program. In addition to the pre and post measurements, sports injury occurrence and time away from sports participation will be tracked throughout the sport season/school year to evaluate training program outcomes and accuracy of risk assessment.

Conditions

  • Athletic Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Pre-season strength and conditioning program

The structured physical performance assessment will include functional movement testing, motor coordination testing, joint mobility screen, muscle strength testing, and agility performance testing. These measures will assess the effectiveness of pre-season strength and conditioning program to reduce musculoskeletal impairments and increase resistance to injury.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Janna M McGaugh, ScD · UTMB

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2028-08-01
Primary Completion
2029-08-30
Completion
2029-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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