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Sensors Prediction Study

Recruiting
Conditions
Injury Leg
Registration Number
NCT04541992
Lead Sponsor
University of Miami
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether measures of balance and agility can help predict if a Service Member may be at risk for an injury to their legs before beginning their school and training.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
8300
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Between the ages of 18-55
  2. Active duty Service Members in the 82nd Airborne Division (ABN DIV)
  3. Fluent in English speak and reading
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Service members under the age of 18 or over the age of 55 will be excluded
  2. Told by a doctor that they should not exercise.
  3. Orthopedic injury/surgery of the lower limb or back within the last year and that limits study compliance
  4. Regular use of medications that may alter balance, coordination or agility
  5. Unwilling to comply with the study protocol

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Region of Limb StabilityDay 1

Region of Limb Stability (ROLS) measured in cm\^2 using a body-worn sensor.

Transitional Angular Displacement of SegmentsDay 1

Transitional Angular Displacement of Segments (TADS) measured in degrees per second using a body-worn sensor.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Womack Army Medical Center

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Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

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