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Study reveals hidden health risks in teen biathletes

NCT ID NCT06487260

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ostfold University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at mental health and energy deficiency symptoms in 28 young biathletes aged 16-18 from Norway. Researchers checked for eating disorders, depression, and low energy availability using interviews, questionnaires, and body scans. The goal is to understand how common these issues are and when they start, so coaches and doctors can better protect young athletes.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify when and how mental health and energy problems start in young biathletes, leading to better support and guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 28 participants from one country, so findings may not apply to all athletes or sports.

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Study facts

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Participants

28 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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, competetive biathletes in age-range 16-20 years of age, living in Norway.

Ages

16 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * competetive biathlete * live in Norway, speaks or understand written and oral Norwegian Exclusion Criteria: * injured and prevented from regular training (3 months leading up to recruitement)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding and Eating Disorders Psychological Well-Being

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Mental health issue Physical health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

    Lillehammer, Inland, 2418, Norway

  • Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

    Oslo, 0806, Norway

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