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Smart socks alert young footballers to injury risks in real time

NCT ID NCT06551454

Prevention Sponsor: Riga Stradins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests smart textile socks that monitor foot pressure and movement in youth football players aged 14 to 18. The socks provide instant feedback to help players adjust their technique and reduce the risk of lower limb injuries. Researchers will compare injury rates and movement quality in 80 players who use the socks during training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Smart textile sock system with biofeedback sensors
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give coaches and players a simple, wearable tool to reduce common leg injuries during practice.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 80 participants. The technology may not prove effective or practical for everyday use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. youth football league players; 2. agree to participate in the study; 3. age from 14 to 18 years; 4. understands and speaks Latvian. Exclusion Criteria: 1. operative treatment in the lower limb within the last 9 months; 2. injuries or pain in the lower limb during the last 6 months; 3. disorders of the vestibular apparatus 4. presence of metallic implants in the sensor application areas.

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Conditions

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injury

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Sport injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Latvian Football Federation

    RECRUITING

    Riga, LV-1013, Latvia

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