Scientists race to find best way to make runners lighter on their feet
NCT ID NCT06988709
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing three different ways to give runners real-time feedback—visual, auditory, and verbal—to help them reduce the time their foot stays on the ground while running. Thirty healthy military members or cadets will try each method during a treadmill run. The goal is to find out which technique works best to change running form.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the most effective feedback technique to help runners improve efficiency and potentially reduce injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy runners, so results may not apply to injured runners or the general public. The study only measures short-term changes, not long-term benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Keller Army Community Hospital
RECRUITINGWest Point, New York, 10996, United States