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Youth rugby injury study aims to make the game safer

NCT ID NCT07355582

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows about 400 young rugby players (ages 12-18) from Rugby Club Toulonnais over two seasons. Researchers will record every injury that needs medical care, noting how often injuries happen, how serious they are, and what types occur. The goal is to understand injury patterns in youth rugby to help improve safety.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help coaches and medical staff design better training and injury prevention programs for young rugby players.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only describes what happens, so it won't directly prevent or cure injuries.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Youth rugby players (boys and girls, aged 13-18) licensed in RCT Association elite youth program (U14, U15, U16, U18). Integrated in specialized schools of Toulon metropolitan area with adapted schedules for dual academic-sport pathway. Medically followed by the Sports Medicine and Traumatology Unit (UMTS) at Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon - La Seyne sur Mer (CHITS). All injuries recorded in Askamon database.

Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Licensed players (boys or girls) in the RCT Association program from U14 category onwards * Players presenting at least one injury requiring medical consultation between 01/08/2024 and 30/06/2026 Exclusion Criteria: * Opposition from participant or parents to participate in the research * Players not under medical responsibility of the RCT Association

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Rugby-related injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHITS

    RECRUITING

    Toulon, Var, 83100, France

  • RCT Association

    RECRUITING

    Toulon, Var, 83200, France