Former athletes at risk? study links old injuries and sedentary habits to poor health

NCT ID NCT05344001

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marquette University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how past sports injuries and a sedentary lifestyle may lead to chronic disease, pain, and disability in former athletes. Researchers will compare strength, function, physical activity, and heart health among current and former college athletes and non-athletes aged 18-25 or 40-64. The goal is to understand long-term health risks and inform future prevention strategies.

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 key factors that lead to poor health in former athletes, pointing toward ways to prevent chronic disease and disability later in life.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all former athletes or non-athletes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Athletic Injuries disease injury Knee Injuries Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING ATHLETIC INJURIES KNEE INJURIES AND DISORDERS PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Marquette University
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States

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