NCT03506282 Does Listening to Music Alter the Running Mechanics?
| NCT ID | NCT03506282 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Università degli Studi di Sassari |
| Condition | Healthy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2018-07-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether in healthy subjects listening to music while running influences the ground pressure forces, the vertical loading and, overall, the running biomechanics.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy subjects * Age 18-35 years * Level of fitness: Moderate level (ACTIVE) according to the classification of the American College of Sports Medicine depicting "Moderate" as either of the following 3 criteria: * 3 or more days of vigorous activity of at least 20 minutes per day OR * 5 or more days of moderate-intensity activity and/or walking of at least 30 minutes per day OR * 5 or more days of any combination of walking, moderate-intensity or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of at least 600 metabolic equivalents (METs) per week. * able to run on a treadmill safely and without bilateral or unilateral support. Exclusion Criteria: * Past or present diseases of the auditory and vestibular system (as assessed by otolaryngological and audiometric examinations). * Traumatology/orthopedic conditions that contraindicate treadmill training.
Contact & Investigator
Manca Andrea, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Sassari, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT03506282 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT03506282 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT03506282 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andmanca@uniss.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT03506282 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Sassari, Italy, Sassari, Italy.
Who is sponsoring the NCT03506282 clinical trial?
NCT03506282 is sponsored by Università degli Studi di Sassari. The principal investigator is Manca Andrea, PhD at University of Sassari, Department of Biomedical Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.