Knee angle may predict injury risk in young volleyball athletes
NCT ID NCT07711236
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the angle of the knee during a single-leg squat relates to balance, agility, and ankle flexibility in adolescent female volleyball players. Researchers will measure knee alignment from video recordings and compare it with performance tests. The goal is to better understand biomechanical factors that might influence injury risk in young athletes.
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 a link is found, it could help coaches and trainers identify movement patterns that may increase injury risk in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no intervention, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other sports or age groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of adolescent female volleyball players aged 10 to 19 years who were regularly training at least 3 days per week at AB Volleyball Academy in Izmir, Türkiye. Only participants who had reached menarche and met all eligibility criteria were included.
- Ages
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10 to 19 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being female and between 10 and 19 years of age * Participating in regular volleyball training at least 3 days per week * Having reached menarche Exclusion Criteria: * Having sustained a lower extremity injury within the previous 6 months * Having a history of lower extremity surgery * Using medication that could affect balance, attention, or physical performance * Having a neurological, orthopedic, or systemic condition that could affect performance
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AB Volleyball Academy
Izmir, Ödemiş, 35750, Turkey (Türkiye)
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