CompletedNot Applicable

Running Retraining to Minimize Braking Forces

Canada16 participantsStarted 2017-10-02

Plain-language summary

The proposed research study aims to investigate whether a gait modification training program to decrease peak braking forces during the stance phase of running will result in a reduction in impact loading and the incidence of running-related injuries among recreational distance runners.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to commit to a 15-week half-marathon training program * Have been running for at least 3 months prior to study commencement * Have participated in 2 or less half-marathons previously * Ability to run on a treadmill unaided * Ability to travel to testing facility for running analysis pre- and post-training program as well as for gait retraining sessions * Ability to understand written and spoken English * Meet the screening requirements (display less than -0.27BW mean peak braking force at baseline/screening assessment) Exclusion Criteria: * Any lower extremity pathology in the previous 3 months or currently have pain in their lower back or lower extremities while running * Have undergone hip, knee, or ankle joint surgery

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.

What they're measuring

Peak Braking Force

Timeframe: 15 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03302975

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-31

Results submitted2019-12-18

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