Identification of Neuromusculoskeletal Variables Associated With Injury Risk and Performance in High School Athletes.

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Conditions studied: Athletic Injuries

In brief

The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program. The performance assessment will screen for existing muscle imbalances and strength deficits known to increase risk for sports injury, and provide a baseline performance measurement. Athletes will be measured before the start of the program and then again at the end of the pre-season training period to measure changes in motor coordination, muscle strength, and performance and injury risk category. Internal and external training load will be measured weekly during the training program to track intensity of the training program. In addition to the pre and post measurements, sports injury occurrence and time away from sports participation will be tracked throughout the sport season/school year to evaluate training program outcomes and accuracy of risk assessment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04095260

Run by

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

People needed

250

Starts

2028-08-01

Expected to finish

2029-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-10

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• athletes who have completed a pre-participation sports physical
• are enrolled in a sports elective or a member of a sports team
• have volunteered to participate in the study providing both verbal and written consent.

You may not qualify if…

• athletes who have not submitted a pre-participation sports physical to the high school training staff
• student athletes who are currently suffering from an acute neuromusculoskeletal injury with restrictions on athletic participation
• an athlete who has undergone surgery within a 3 month period of the program start date
• an athlete who presents with a cardiovascular condition that would exclude exercise participation (systolic BP > 180, diastolic BP > 100)
• an athletes who are currently pregnant.

Where it is running

• Clear Falls High School — League City, Texas, United States

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