N/A
Completed N=105
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Slovenian Armed Forces
Knee Injuries and Disorders · Ankle Injuries and Disorders · Low Back Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03415464 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
105
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Soldiers With Ankle and Knee Injuries — 1; 3 Participants — p=0.134
Summary
Physical readiness of military personnel is a cornerstone of any army, as soldiers are expected to meet high physical demands on a daily basis, and soldiers must complete one hour of physical conditioning each day. Participation in physical conditioning increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, and our 10-year retrospective analysis shows that 5% of soldiers sustain a sports injury during physical conditioning each year, and that ankle and knee injuries have the highest incidence rates of 25% and 20%, respectively. The primary objective of our study is to decrease the rate of ankle and knee injuries by implementing a preventive training program. The study is designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial with two arms (experimental and control).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Soldiers With Ankle and Knee Injuries |
1; 3 | 0.134 |
| SECONDARY Vertical Jump Performance |
35.4; 29.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Pull-ups Performance |
6; 4 | — |
| SECONDARY Hamstring Repetitive Strength |
25; 25 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- no major injuries that would require more than 4 weeks to recover upon entry into the study
- age >18 y
- finished initial Army training
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03415464). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.