New model aims to predict hamstring injuries before they happen
NCT ID NCT05425303
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is creating a computer model to predict hamstring injuries in male football and handball players. Researchers will measure athletes' flexibility, strength, and other factors before the season, then track who gets injured. The goal is to find patterns that could help prevent injuries in the future.
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 could lead to a tool that helps coaches and trainers design better injury prevention programs for athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 99 male athletes, so the model may not work for other groups or sports. It does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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99 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
Male professional football and handball players fully participate in the team's activities.
- Ages
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17 to 40 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male professional football and handball teams. * Healthy team sports athletes fully participating in the team's activities. * The athlete should be free of injury at the time of measurements or fully rehabilitated from a previous injury. Exclusion Criteria: * Injured athlete at the time of pre-season measurements.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Patras
Pátrai, Rio, 26504, Greece
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