Strengthening Running Program in Novice Runners
Launched by UNIVERSITÉ CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN · Dec 12, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of January 16, 2025
Unknown status
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ClinConnect Summary
The objectives of the study are comparing the risk of injury and the running performance among novice runners with two different training programmes. The first programme has less running volume but more strengthening than the second one which is a normal running programme with no specific strengthening program.
Hypothesis: A training programme with less running but strengthening exercises based on interval technique and strength could have similar or better results regarding running related injuries and performance compared to a normal training programme.
The experimentation will take pla...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. they were between 18 and 30 years
- • 2. matched our definition of novice runners
- • 3. had not sustained a musculoskeletal injury in the past six months
- • 4. agreed to subscribe to an online application and to report each running training on this platform.
- • A novice runner was defined as someone who has not been running more than once a week for more than six months. The participants were systematically excluded if they did not match the interval of age, were not considered as novice runners, i.e., ran twice or more times a week for more than six months
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • They were also excluded if they had sustained an injury in the last 6 months or suffered from any musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
About Université Catholique De Louvain
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a prestigious Belgian institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong emphasis on advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes, UCLouvain conducts a range of clinical trials across various medical fields. The university's research initiatives are supported by cutting-edge facilities and a team of experienced professionals, fostering a robust environment for clinical investigation. UCLouvain is dedicated to ethical research practices and aims to contribute significantly to the global body of medical knowledge through its clinical trial endeavors.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Brussels, , Belgium
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Timeline
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