NCT07423052

Brief Summary

The study aims to analyze the influence of muscular and biomechanical characteristics of the cervical spine on the onset and progression of neck pain in collegiate football players.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 22, 2025

Completed
14 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 5, 2025

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 20, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 20, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 20, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

February 20, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

July 22, 2025

Last Update Submit

February 12, 2026

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

Cervical spineBiomechanicsMuscle functionElectromyographyRange of motion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (12)

  • Muscle activity in flexion at pre-season

    Amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during maximal voluntary contraction in neck flexion.

    At pre-season (Day 0)

  • Muscle activity in flexion at post-season

    Amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during maximal voluntary contraction in neck flexion.

    At post-season (around 4 months)

  • Muscle activity during endurance test at pre-season

    Amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during neck flexion endurance test.

    At pre-season (day 0)

  • Muscle activity during endurance at post-season

    Amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during neck flexion endurance test.

    At post-season (around 4 months)

  • Endurance time pre-season

    Total time during neck flexion endurance test.

    At pre-season (Day 0)

  • Endurance time at post-season

    Total time during neck flexion endurance test.

    At post-season (around 4 months)

  • Flexion-relaxation ratio at pre-season

    Ratio between amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during cervical flexion and full flexion.

    At pre-season (Day 0)

  • Flexion-relation ratio at post-season

    Ratio between amplitude of neck muscle activity measured using surface electromyography electrodes during cervical flexion and full flexion.

    At post-season (around 4 months)

  • Force at pre-season

    Amplitude of maximal voluntary contraction during neck flexion.

    At pre-season (day 0)

  • Force at post-season

    Amplitude of maximal voluntary contraction during neck flexion.

    At post-season (around 4 months)

  • Range of motion at pre-season

    Range of motion in flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion of the neck

    At pre-season (day 0)

  • Range of motion at post-season

    Range of motion in flexion, extension, rotation and lateral flexion of the neck

    At post-season (around 4 months)

Interventions

Time over a regular football seasonOTHER

No intervention is specifically evaluated.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All players from Concordia university football team, Carabin football team and McGill university football team will be invited to participate.

You may qualify if:

  • Being enrolled as a football player in a varsity team during 2025-2026 season.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM)

Montreal, Quebec, H3W, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Laurie-Ann Corbin-Berrigan, PhD

    Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2025

First Posted

February 20, 2026

Study Start

August 5, 2025

Primary Completion

December 20, 2025

Study Completion

December 20, 2025

Last Updated

February 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

CA(1)