Teen taekwondo fighters: hidden groin pain revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT07410273
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how common groin pain is in teenage Taekwondo athletes (ages 12-17) and whether those with symptoms have weaker hips or less movement. Researchers tested 80 athletes with physical exams and strength measurements. The goal is to help coaches and doctors spot early signs of groin problems and create better prevention and rehab plans.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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 population consisted of adolescent Taekwondo athletes aged 12 to 17 years who are actively training at the Göztepe Sports Club, İzmir, Türkiye. All participants held a black belt (professional level) and have at least three years of competitive Taekwondo experience with regular training sessions at least five times per week. Two groups formed: Symptomatic Group: Athletes who report groin pain or discomfort during training and show positive results on clinical tests for adductor-related groin symptoms (resisted adduction and palpation tests). Asymptomatic Control Group: Age-, sex-, and activity-matched athletes without groin pain or any lower extremity symptoms, who test negative on all clinical examinations. All participants are screened by a physiotherapist for eligibility prior to data collection.
- Ages
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12 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for inclusion: * Aged between 12 and 17 years. * Registered as an active Taekwondo athlete at a Sports Club. * Holds a black belt level (professional) in Taekwondo. * Has at least 3 years of professional Taekwondo training experience. * Participates in training sessions at least 5 days per week. * Able to participate in regular training and competition without restriction. * Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides informed consent (and parental consent for minors). Exclusion Criteria: Participants are excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: * Presence of any orthopedic, neurological, or systemic condition that may affect lower limb function or limit participation in training. * History of lower extremity surgery (hip, knee, ankle, or foot). * Current or recent (within the last 6 months) acute lower extremity injury other than groin-related symptoms. * Refusal or inability to complete the required clinical tests or questionnaires.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Democracy University
Izmir, İzmir, 35290, Turkey (Türkiye)
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