Young hockey Players' ankles under the microscope: study seeks injury prevention clues
NCT ID NCT07336524
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at ankle strength and balance in 9-10-year-old ice hockey players compared to kids who don't play organized sports. Researchers will measure how strong and accurate each child's ankle movements are using simple devices. The goal is to find differences that might help prevent injuries in young athletes.
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- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study includes 70 healthy children aged 9-10 years, comprising junior ice hockey players and age-matched non-athlete controls.
- Ages
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9 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 9 to 10 years. * For the ice hockey group: regular participation in organized junior ice hockey training. * For the control group: no participation in organized sports or structured athletic training. * Ability to understand and follow test instructions. * Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower extremity injury within the past 6 months. * Previous ankle or lower limb surgery. * Presence of neurological, musculoskeletal, or balance disorders that could affect ankle strength or proprioception. * Current pain or injury affecting lower extremity function. * Any medical condition that would limit safe participation in the assessments.
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