Injury Prevention Education for Running Injuries

(ROIPF Trial)

Overseen By Patrick Mayerhofer, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Simon Fraser University

Disqualifiers: Current pain with running

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 5

60 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The main purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of a larger scale interventional study. The investigators want to understand whether data can be reliably collected data various different streams while participants follow a standard 12-week half-marathon training program, and whether participants follow training recommendations.

Research Team

Chris Napier, PhD

Principal Investigator

Simon Fraser University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals preparing for a half-marathon who are interested in injury prevention. Participants should be willing to follow a standard 12-week training program and allow data collection from various sources.

Inclusion Criteria

Have run on average 3 times/week for the last 6 months

Own a GPS-enabled smart watch with an optical wrist heart rate sensor

Fit shoe size between 6.5 and 8.5 US women's sizing

Exclusion Criteria

Any current pain with running

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Online eligibility questionnaire

Orientation

Initial in-person 1-hour orientation session to familiarize participants with the study protocol and equipment

1 week

1 visit (in-person)

Familiarization

Participants become comfortable with the protocol and equipment

1-2 weeks

Training

Participants follow a 12-week half-marathon training program with data collection and individualized or generic training recommendations

12 weeks

4 runs per week, including optional in-person group runs

Follow-up

Participants complete an exit questionnaire and return equipment

1 week

Online exit questionnaire

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Generic Education

Trial Overview The study is testing the effectiveness of an educational intervention aimed at preventing injuries during a half-marathon training program. It's designed to see if participants can stick to the guidelines and if reliable data can be gathered.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Simon Fraser University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

59

Recruited

12,500+

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada

Collaborator

Trials

63

Recruited

3,000+