Focus of a Running Schedule and Risk of Running Injuries (NCT02349373) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Focus of a Running Schedule and Risk of Running Injuries
Denmark839 participantsStarted 2015-04
Plain-language summary
Running is a natural part of human locomotion and humans have been running for million of years. In modern society, running has become a popular way of exercise and is undertaken by many people worldwide, possibly because it provides a cheap and easily accessible form of exercise, and the positive effects of running on health and fitness are well known. Unfortunately, running is also associated with a high risk of injury.
The purpose of this project is to investigate how a running schedule which focuses either on running distance or running speed influence the overall risk of injury and the types of injury sustained in recreational runners.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* on average 1-3 weekly running sessions the past 6 months
* owns a pair of running shoes
* internet access and mail address
* owns a Garmin GPS watch (pulse rate watch) or an IPhone/Android phone
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous injury in lower extremity within the past 6 months
* unable to follow the running regime in 6 consecutive months
* do not want to use GPS (Global Positioning System) watch or Android/Smart phone to register training
* unable to read or understand Danish
* deprecated by personal GP (General Practitioner) to run due to former surgery or physical disease
* mental condition that does not allow participation (e.g. externalizing behaviors, dementia)
* pregnancy
* participants with blood pressure above normal according to WHO guidelines will need to consult own GP (General Practitioner) for approval
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.