CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Periodic Health Examination in Determining Indirect Muscle Injury Risk in Elite Football (Soccer)

321 participantsStarted 2013-07-01

Plain-language summary

Preseason periodic health examination (PHE) is used routinely in elite football (soccer) and can be used to inform injury prevention strategies. Indirect muscle injuries (IMI) are a considerable burden to elite teams. This investigation aims to evaluate whether measurements from PHE can be used in a multivariable model to predict IMI risk in elite players, or to establish prognostic factors that are associated with IMIs.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 40 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * had an outfield position (i.e. not a goalkeeper); * participated in PHE testing for the relevant season. Exclusion Criteria: \- if players were on trial or not contracted to the club at the time of PHE.

What they're measuring

Number of participants with an indirect muscle injury.

Timeframe: 11 Months (1 football season)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03782389

SponsorManchester United Football Club

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-19

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