Can a Pain-Guided rehab program get runners back on track?
NCT ID NCT07750327
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a pain-guided rehabilitation program for a recreational long-distance runner with groin pain lasting at least six weeks. The program is unsupervised and tailored to the runner's pain levels, with the goal of helping them return to sport. Researchers will measure time to return, adductor muscle strength, and tissue tolerance to see if this flexible approach is effective.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- A pain-guided unsupervised rehabilitation program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a flexible, pain-based rehab strategy for runners with persistent groin pain, potentially improving recovery and return to sport.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-case study, so results may not apply to other athletes. The program is unsupervised, which could affect adherence or outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1 person
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female long-distance runner * Long-standing groin pain (≥ 6 weeks) * ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: \- Neurological or musculoskeletal condition which do not allow the athlete to perform the strength testing and the program intervention.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of West Attica
Athens, Athens, 12243, Greece
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