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2024-05-06 @ 8:15 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:24 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06318728
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-03-19
First Post:
2024-01-10
Brief Title:
Musculotendinous Adaptations in High and Low- Performance Triathletes
Sponsor:
University of Brasilia
Organization:
University of Brasilia
Study Overview
Official Title:
Musculotendinous Adaptations Induced by Training and Competitions in High and Low-performance Triathletes
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2023-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
MAT
Brief Summary:
This study aims to investigate the musculotendinous adaptations in the Achilles tendon and the muscles composing the triceps surae induced by triathlon training and competitions in high-performance and low-performance athletes Twenty high-performance triathletes twenty low-performance triathletes and twenty physically active and healthy individuals of both genders will be recruited to constitute the research groups Ultrasonography will be employed as the assessment method for the structures of the Achilles tendon and the muscular architecture of the triceps surae The quality and portability of ultrasonography coupled with its real-time information capabilities make it the appropriate choice for this evaluation The VISA-A scale Victorian Institute of Sport Achilles Assessment will be used to measure pain and function of the Achilles tendon The reliability of ultrasonography measures will be obtained by evaluating images of individuals using the intraclass correlation coefficient allowing for the analysis of result reproducibility Data analysis will involve comparisons among the high-performance low-performance and physically active groups aiming to identify differences in musculotendinous adaptations related to performance and injury predisposition Structural changes occurring in these structures and their potential association with sports performance andor injury predisposition will be explored Overall this study utilizes a comparative cross-sectional research design where different groups are assessed regarding musculotendinous adaptations in the Achilles tendon and triceps surae through ultrasound-derived measures The use of the VISA-A scale and the assessment of measure reliability will provide additional data on pain function and result reproducibility
Detailed Description:
Introduction Triathlon is a growing sport worldwide accompanied by a range of injuries primarily linked to the running component with calcaneal tendinopathy standing out prominently due to the significant demands placed on this structure in both running and cycling While numerous studies have assessed the architecture of triceps surae muscles and the Achilles tendon in athletes from various sports exploring both positive and negative adaptations as well as characteristics associated with improved performance or injury predisposition there is a notable absence of research specifically investigating these tissues in triathletes Understanding the architecture of the Achilles tendon and triceps surae muscles in this specific population is crucial for elucidating structural alterations related to performance and injurious changes in these structures Ultrasound imaging emerges as the standard examination for evaluating these structures due to its quality portability and real-time information provision
Objective This study aims to identify musculotendinous adaptations in the Achilles tendon and muscles composing the triceps surae induced by triathlon training and competitions in both high-performance and low-performance athletes These adaptations may be related to injury predisposition and could explain differences in sports performance between groups
Methods Twenty high-performance triathletes twenty low-performance triathletes and twenty physically active healthy individuals of both genders will be screened through anamnesis to determine the research groups Pain and function of the Achilles tendon will be measured using the VISA-A scale Victorian Institute of Sport Achilles Assessment The structure of the Achilles tendon and the muscular architecture of the triceps surae will be assessed through ultrasound imaging The reliability of ultrasound measures will be determined by evaluating images of individuals using the intraclass correlation coefficient
Objective This study aims to identify musculotendinous adaptations in the Achilles tendon and muscles composing the triceps surae induced by triathlon training and competitions in both high-performance and low-performance athletes These adaptations may be related to injury predisposition and could explain differences in sports performance between groups
Methods Twenty high-performance triathletes twenty low-performance triathletes and twenty physically active healthy individuals of both genders will be screened through anamnesis to determine the research groups Pain and function of the Achilles tendon will be measured using the VISA-A scale Victorian Institute of Sport Achilles Assessment The structure of the Achilles tendon and the muscular architecture of the triceps surae will be assessed through ultrasound imaging The reliability of ultrasound measures will be determined by evaluating images of individuals using the intraclass correlation coefficient
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None