Can measuring ankle motion prevent injuries in young hoops stars?
NCT ID NCT07589218
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study examines ankle range of motion and ligamentous hyperlaxity (naturally loose joints) in 38 child basketball players aged 8 to 15. Researchers use simple tests like the Ankle Test and Lower Body Test to see how flexibility relates to common injuries. The goal is to gather information that could lead to future injury prevention plans for young athletes.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design injury prevention programs for young basketball players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (38 participants) that only measures movement and flexibility, not a treatment. Results may not apply to other sports or age groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 38 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 will consist of male basketball players from the Puerto de Sagunto Basketball Club. The subjects who will participate in the study will be those who volunteer and meet the established selection criteria. The sample will include basketball players from the following age categories: U12 (8-10 years), U14 (10-12 years), and U16 (13-15 years).
- Ages
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8 to 15 years
- Sex
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Male 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: * Subjects within the age range specified in the study. * Signed and fully completed parental consent form. * Participation in basketball as a sport twice a week, not including school physical education, or a total of 3 hours per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with injuries or any musculoskeletal impairment relevant to the measurement of the parameters to be evaluated. * Any temporary illness that prevents the participant from being in full physical condition. * Disorders related to loss of balance due to vestibular, cognitive, or cerebellar causes. * Performance of a warm-up outside of the established protocol.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud - Universidad Católica de Valencia
RECRUITINGValencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain