Examining the Most Effective Method to Reduce Running Ground Contact Time (NCT06988709)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of our study is to establish the most effective running retraining technique to decrease ground contact time. This will be investigated by applying three running retraining conditions and assessing the change in ground contact time and other biomechanical variables between the runner's baseline running and each retraining technique.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Keller Army Community Hospital — West Point, New York
Age range: 17 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Real-time Visual Feedback (OTHER)
- Real-time Auditory Feedback (OTHER)
- Real-time Verbal Feedback (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Keller Army Community Hospital — West Point, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (315) 774-8350
Email: jennah.r.bulen.mil@army.mil
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.