Elite athlete injury risks revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT06906666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 81 elite runners to find out what makes them more likely to get tendon injuries. Researchers checked things like age, training load, footwear, and diet. The goal is to help athletes and coaches reduce injury risk.
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 could help coaches and athletes prevent tendon injuries by identifying key risk factors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply to all athletes or guarantee injury prevention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Oviedo
Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33006, Spain
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