New screening could slash hip injuries in teen athletes
NCT ID NCT07525154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create a reliable testing procedure to identify young athletes at risk for hip and groin injuries, which affect about 1 in 5 professional athletes each year. Researchers will compare different preseason training programs—focusing on strength, flexibility, or usual care—to see which best prevents injuries. About 170 athletes aged 14–20 from competitive team sports will participate. The goal is to give coaches and clinicians a practical tool to reduce these common, preventable injuries.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 170 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2031
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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14 to 20 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female competitive team sports. * Registered members of participating team sports. * Age 14 to 20 years. * Participation in regular team training and competition during the study period. * Medically cleared for full participation in training and match play at study entry. * Willing and able to complete preseason testing and the assigned intervention program. * Provided written informed consent. For participants younger than 18 years, parent or legal guardian consent will also be obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Current hip or groin injury causing time loss or restricting full participation in training or competition at baseline. * Lower extremity or lumbar spine injury at baseline that limits safe participation in testing or intervention exercises. * Surgery involving the hip, groin, pelvis, lumbar spine, or lower extremity within the previous 6 months. * Any neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or other medical condition that would contraindicate participation in the intervention or testing procedures. * Inability to complete baseline assessments. * Planned absence during a substantial part of the preseason intervention period or competitive season. * Noncompliance with study procedures or refusal to provide consent.
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