Sensors Prediction Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Injury Leg Ankle Injuries Hip Injuries Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Womack Army Medical Center

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Between the ages of 18-55
Active duty Service Members in the 82nd Airborne Division (ABN DIV)
Fluent in English speak and reading

Exclusion criteria

Service members under the age of 18 or over the age of 55 will be excluded
Told by a doctor that they should not exercise.
Orthopedic injury/surgery of the lower limb or back within the last year and that limits study compliance
Regular use of medications that may alter balance, coordination or agility
Unwilling to comply with the study protocol

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Region of Limb Stability

Time frame: Day 1

Region of Limb Stability (ROLS) measured in cm^2 using a body-worn sensor.
Transitional Angular Displacement of Segments

Time frame: Day 1

Transitional Angular Displacement of Segments (TADS) measured in degrees per second using a body-worn sensor.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Miami

Other

Collaborators

The Geneva Foundation
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Womack Army Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Body-Worn Sensors for Risk of Injury Prediction During Military Training

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Sep 9, 2020
Registry last updated: Apr 29, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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