The DCU Running Injury Surveillance Centre Study: A Prospective Investigation of Factors Relating to Running Injuries

NCT03671395 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: SFI12/RC/2289
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 315
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to prospectively investigate the relationship between a number of clinical and biomechanical variables and running-related injuries among a group of novice and recreational runners over a two year time period. To date, the incidence of running injuries among runners is high, with a lack of prospective research investigating the factors related to injury. It is thought that loading in excess of the tissues capabilities may be be a contributing factor to sustaining a running related injury. As such, this study hypothesizes that biomechanical factors may be related to injury. Healthy participants will perform a battery of clinical tests at baseline, as well as completing a survey that details their injury history and training habits. Kinematic and kinetic motion analysis will be used as participants perform a series of functional movements and a treadmill run. Enrolled participants will be monitored for the occurrence of running-related injuries via email for the duration of the study.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Injury

Keywords

Running Injuries; Motion Analysis; Biomechanics; Inertial Measurement Unit; Sensor Technology; Kinetic; Kinematic; Injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• The occurrence of a running-related injury

  Participants will be followed up on a 6 week basis via email. A running-related injury will be defined as any muscle, bone, tendon or ligament pain in the lower back, hip, groin, thigh, leg, knee, foot, ankle and toe that caused the participant to stop or restrict their running. The pain must last for at least 7 days or 3 consecutive scheduled training sessions, or require the participant to consult a physician or other health care professional.

  6 week intervals from enrollment in the study, up to the total study time period of 2 years.

• Peak loading (N/s) during running and jumping movements.

  This data will be derived from the inertial measurement units (Shimmer, Dublin, Ireland) attached to the legs and pelvis and using forceplate data (AMTI, Watertown, USA).

  One two hour session on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Rate of loading (N/s2) during running.

  This data will be derived from the inertial measurement units (Shimmer, Dublin, Ireland) attached to the legs and pelvis and using forceplate data (AMTI, Watertown, USA).

  One two hour session on day one of enrollment into the study

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Peak range of motion (degrees) at the knee, hip and ankle during running.

  During a 15 minute run during one two hour session on day 1 of enrollment into the study.

• Injury history in the past 2 years.

  10 minute questionnaire on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Training history- type

  10 minute questionnaire on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Training history-frequency

  10 minute questionnaire on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Training history- mileage

  10 minute questionnaire on day one of enrollment into the study.

Other Outcomes (10)

• Foot Posture Index (Scale, scoring from -12 to +12)

  Measured during a single two hour session on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Navicular drop (mm)

  Measured during a single two hour session on day one of enrollment into the study.

• Hip internal and external rotation range (degrees)

  One two hour session on day one of enrollment into the study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Novice and recreation runners.

You may qualify if:

• Runners aged 18-65
• Run minimum once per week

You may not qualify if:

• No lower limb injury within the last three months
• An injury will be defined as:
• Any muscle, bone, tendon or ligament pain in the lower back, hip, groin, thigh, leg, knee, foot, ankle and toe that caused the participant to stop or restrict their running.
• The pain must last for at least 7 days or 3 consecutive scheduled training sessions, or require the participant to consult a physician or other health care professional.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dublin City University: lead
• Insight Centre for Data Analytics: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Dublin City University

Dublin, Leinster, D09 Y5N0, Ireland

Location

Related Publications (7)

• Bredeweg SW, Kluitenberg B, Bessem B, Buist I. Differences in kinetic variables between injured and noninjured novice runners: a prospective cohort study. J Sci Med Sport. 2013 May;16(3):205-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.08.002. Epub 2012 Aug 24.

  PMID: 22921763 BACKGROUND

• Buist I, Bredeweg SW, Lemmink KA, van Mechelen W, Diercks RL. Predictors of running-related injuries in novice runners enrolled in a systematic training program: a prospective cohort study. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Feb;38(2):273-80. doi: 10.1177/0363546509347985. Epub 2009 Dec 4.

  PMID: 19966104 BACKGROUND

• Ghani Zadeh Hesar N, Van Ginckel A, Cools A, Peersman W, Roosen P, De Clercq D, Witvrouw E. A prospective study on gait-related intrinsic risk factors for lower leg overuse injuries. Br J Sports Med. 2009 Dec;43(13):1057-61. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.055723. Epub 2009 Feb 18.

  PMID: 19228665 BACKGROUND

• Hespanhol Junior LC, Pena Costa LO, Lopes AD. Previous injuries and some training characteristics predict running-related injuries in recreational runners: a prospective cohort study. J Physiother. 2013 Dec;59(4):263-9. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70203-0.

  PMID: 24287220 BACKGROUND

• Lun V, Meeuwisse WH, Stergiou P, Stefanyshyn D. Relation between running injury and static lower limb alignment in recreational runners. Br J Sports Med. 2004 Oct;38(5):576-80. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.005488.

  PMID: 15388542 BACKGROUND

• Malisoux L, Nielsen RO, Urhausen A, Theisen D. A step towards understanding the mechanisms of running-related injuries. J Sci Med Sport. 2015 Sep;18(5):523-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.014. Epub 2014 Aug 12.

  PMID: 25174773 BACKGROUND

• Nielsen RO, Buist I, Parner ET, Nohr EA, Sorensen H, Lind M, Rasmussen S. Predictors of Running-Related Injuries Among 930 Novice Runners: A 1-Year Prospective Follow-up Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2013 May 2;1(1):2325967113487316. doi: 10.1177/2325967113487316. eCollection 2013 Jan-Jun.

  PMID: 26535228 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Aoife Burke

  Dublin City University, Insight Centre for Data Analytics

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Sarah Dillon

  Dublin City University, Insight Centre for Data Analytics

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Dr Kieran Moran

  Dublin City University, Insight Centre for Data Analytics

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 2, 2018
• First Posted: September 14, 2018
• Study Start: February 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2021
• Study Completion: May 1, 2021
• Last Updated: July 22, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-07

Locations

IE (1)