Clinical Trial

Does the Structure of the Tendon Relate to the Temporal, Kinetic and Kinematic Jump Variables? Athletes Vs. Non Athletes

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Record status
This record was last updated February 14, 2025 (before its estimated September 30, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between temporal, kinetic, and kinematic jump variables and patellar and Achilles tendons' structure in athletes and non-athletes. The main research questions are: Does the structure of the patellar and Achilles tendons relate to the temporal, kinetic, and kinematic jump variables? Does the relationship between these variables differ between athletes and non-athletes? To answer these questions, researchers will compare the two groups to determine if the relationships between the variables are similar. Participants will undergo a UTC (Ultrasound Tissue Characterization) scan of the patellar and Achilles tendons and perform five jumps: a countermovement jump, a single-leg countermovement jump on each leg and a single-leg horizontal jump on each leg.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2024-12-10; most recent amendment 2025-02-12.
Status change: Completed → Active, Not Recruiting 2025-02-10
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06732986
Lead Sponsor Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Conditions Vertical Jump, Patellar Tendon, Achilles Tendon
Enrollment 48 participants
Start Date 2024-03-05
Primary Completion 2025-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-02-14