"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study" (NCT07077993) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
Cyprus68 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18. A total of 68 athletes (32 males, 36 females) will be assessed through standardized protocols involving isokinetic testing, the Y Balance Test, and McGill Core Endurance Tests. The study aims to contribute to performance monitoring and injury prevention strategies in rowing sports.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Elite adolescent rowers aged 16 to 18 years
Licensed athletes training at least 5 days per week
Registered with a national-level rowing team or rowing education program
Minimum 2 years of regular rowing experience
No current musculoskeletal or neurological injury
Voluntary participation with informed consent (parental consent required for minors)
Exclusion Criteria:
History of lower extremity or spinal surgery
Current injury or condition affecting strength, balance, or posture
Diagnosed neurological disorder or vestibular dysfunction
Acute illness, severe fatigue, or muscle soreness on the day of testing
Active menstruation phase in female participants on the day of testing
Lack of cooperation or unwillingness to follow instructions
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?
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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
1
Composite Y Balance Test Score (%)
Timeframe: Cross-sectional assessment at baseline (single visit)
2
Isokinetic Quadriceps Peak Torque at 60°/s (Nm)
Timeframe: Cross-sectional assessment at baseline (single visit)
3
Core Extensor Endurance Time (seconds)
Timeframe: Cross-sectional assessment at baseline (single visit)