Study tracks young Gymnasts' bodies to uncover injury secrets
NCT ID NCT06318325
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study followed 274 young gymnasts over three years, checking their muscles, bones, tendons, and joints twice a year. The goal was to see how these tissues develop during adolescence and how that relates to injuries. Researchers used ultrasound and strength tests to measure changes, aiming to find patterns that could help prevent future injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help coaches and doctors better understand how to prevent injuries in young gymnasts during their growth spurts.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It provides insights but does not test any intervention, so direct benefits are limited.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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274 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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
young female gymnasts training on a regular basis and competitive level
- Ages
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9 to 16 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * training at least 4 times per week, * a minimum of 16 hours per week, at a competitive level. * The gymnasts exercised fully three months before the beginning of the study * have not been absent more than three days from training due to pain, discomfort, or injury. Exclusion Criteria: * present injury causing pain * missing training.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Academic college Levinsky-Wingate at the Wingate Institute
Netanya, Israel
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