AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 or older
* Possess a valid rugby practice licence
Non Inclusion Criteria :
* History of serious cervical trauma during his career with : Need for surgery (in case of arthrodesis at 2 or more levels) and/or Persistent after-effects (sensory or motor), any cervicobrachial symptomatology.
* History of epileptic disease
* Any concussion less than one month old
* Population with special legal protection: Pregnant or breast-feeding woman (L. 1121-5), subject deprived of liberty (art.L. 1121-6), minors (L.1121-7), patient unable to give consent (L1121-8), protected adults (L. 1121-8), not affiliated to a social security scheme (L1121-8-1), vulnerable persons (L.1122-2), exclusion period (Article L1121-12).
* Refusal of consent after information
* Participant not fluent in French and without a support person able to read.
* People who practice other contact sports.
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.
1This trial focused on rugby players and cervical spine injury prevention — given my own situation, would a muscle-strengthening program like the one studied here be appropriate or safe for me to consider?
2The trial measured 'activation delay' in cervical spine muscles — can you explain what that means for real-world injury risk, and whether improving that kind of muscle response would actually matter for my specific condition?
3Since this trial is already completed, is the data available yet, and does it show whether the quick-release dynamic strengthening program produced meaningful results compared to whatever the control group did?
4This study was focused on rugby players, who have very specific neck-loading demands — how relevant do you think its findings would be for someone who isn't a rugby player but has a cervical spine issue?
5Are there any established cervical spine strengthening programs already in clinical use that I should consider first, or would you want to wait and see what the published results from this trial recommend before we decide on a rehab approach?
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.