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Can a simple balance test predict sports injuries in teens?

NCT ID NCT07328750

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is observing 85 male teen athletes aged 15-17 to see how their trunk mobility, hamstring flexibility, and balance differ by sport. No treatments are given—just measurements using a digital inclinometer and balance tests. The goal is to spot physical traits that might raise injury risk or affect performance.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help coaches and trainers design better injury-prevention programs for young athletes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures differences, so it cannot prove what causes injuries or improve outcomes directly.

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Study facts

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Participants

150 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Elite female and male adolescent sprinters aged 15-17 years who were actively competing in national or international sprint events. Participants were evaluated at the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic of the Adana Olympic Preparation Center, Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, Adana, Türkiye. Participants were classified according to biological sex and the presence or absence of patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Ages

15 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Female or male adolescent elite sprinters aged 15-17 years Minimum of two years of regular athletic training Participation in athletic training at least four days per week Possession of a valid track and field license Active participation in sprint events at the national or international level Ability to complete all clinical and biomechanical assessments Written informed consent from the participant and a parent or legal guardian PFPS Group-Specific Criteria: Diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome by a sports medicine physician Anterior knee pain localized to the patellofemoral region Positive patellar compression and grind test Anterior Knee Pain Scale score below 80 Visual Analog Scale pain score of at least 3 Control Group-Specific Criteria: No current anterior knee pain No clinical findings consistent with patellofemoral pain syndrome Exclusion Criteria: History of lower-extremity surgery Acute lower-extremity injury within the previous six months Notable musculoskeletal deformity Arthritis or chronic pain affecting the knee, hip, or ankle Neurological or systemic disease that could affect movement or physical performance Inability to complete the assessments because of excessive pain or insufficient cooperation Incomplete assessment data

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anterior knee pain syndrome Athletic performance Patellofemoral pain syndrome Postural balance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Burcin Ugur Tosun

    Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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