Sensors Prediction Study

University of Miami

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Injury Leg

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; Other U.S. Federal agency

Identifiers

NCT04541992

HU00011920011 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

20190910

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 8,300 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 55 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

8,300 participants in 1 patient group

Airborne Group

Description:

Participants in this group will be tested for balance and agility within a 20 minute time frame.