Running Online Injury Prevention Feasibility Study
Canada60 participantsStarted 2024-08-01
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of a larger scale interventional study. The investigators want to understand whether data can be reliably collected data various different streams while participants follow a standard 12-week half-marathon training program, and whether participants follow training recommendations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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:
* Cis-gender female (someone who was born female and currently identifies as a woman) runners
* Over the age of 18
* Have not been injured in the last 3 months (\*\*For the purpose of this study, an injury is defined as "musculoskeletal (originating from the bones, muscles, joints) that has restricted the ability to run in any way (distance, speed, duration) for at least 7 days or for 3 consecutive training sessions"\*\*)
* Have run on average 3 times/week for the last 6 months
* Own a GPS-enabled smart watch with an optical wrist heart rate sensor
* Fit shoe size between 6.5 and 8.5 US women's sizing
* Able to attend one of the in-person orientation sessions
* Able to understand written and spoken English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any current pain with running
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.