Sensorimotor Training to Enhance Performance - the STEP AHEAD Program

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Conditions studied: Ice Hockey Players

In brief

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of SM/NM training in ice hockey players. The specific questions include: 1) typical performance on sensorimotor and neuromuscular (SM/NM) tests 2) evaluate SM/NM training on ice hockey skills performance and SM/NM tests, 3) evaluate SM/NM control to prevent concussions and injuries Participants will: Consent and complete a series of SM/NM tests. Participate in their typical training for 4 weeks. Repeat the SM/NM tests. Participate in SM/NM training for 4 weeks as part of their off season training program. Repeat the SM/NM tests and on ice skills testing. Record any injuries and concussions that they sustain over the next season. Repeat the SM/NM tests and on ice skills tests at the start of the 2025 off season training (estimated May - July of 2025).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07402746

Run by

Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre

People needed

250

Starts

2024-05-18

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-11

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• N/A

Where it is running

• Concussion Rehabilitation Laboratory — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (enrolling)

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