The effects of trail versus road running on neuromuscular performance

The effects of an 8-week trail versus road running program on neuromuscular performance parameters in healthy middle-aged adults: A two-armed randomized controlled pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN66167429

Enrollment

Registered

2017-12-04

Start date

2016-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-01-08

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Conditions

Falls and fall-related injury due to physical inactivity and accelerated aging-induced functional decrements across all bodily systems, which also compromise the performance of activities of daily living (ADL) Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Falls and fall-related injury

Interventions

All participants are asked to answer the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q&YOU), and the American College of Sp

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Between 18-59 years of age 2. Currently sedentary or had not exercised more than twice a week for the last three months 3. If a person has two risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, they are required to have a medical exam and physician consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. If a person had more than two risk factors in the American College of Sports and Medicine (ACSM) Risk Stratification 2. Didn't meet the age range, 3. Worked out more than 2x a week.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
All measurements were conducted once for each participant at baseline and a second time within 1 week after completion of the 8-week intervention/training program. 1. Static balance was measured using the BESS (Balance Error Scoring System) test 2. Dynamic balance was measured using the Y-balance test 3. Gait was measured using the Rehagait gait analysis device during level walking at self-selected walking-speeds under single and dual task conditions 4. Agility was measured using the Agility T-Test 5. Strength was measured using the BIODEX Multijoint System 4 Pro for dominant isokinetic leg strength, applying the knee and ankle device (knee extension/flexion, ankle plantar/dorsi flexion)	—

Measure

Time frame

All measurements were conducted once for each participant at baseline and a second time within 1 week after completion of the 8-week intervention/training program. 1. Static balance was measured using the BESS (Balance Error Scoring System) test 2. Dynamic balance was measured using the Y-balance test 3. Gait was measured using the Rehagait gait analysis device during level walking at self-selected walking-speeds under single and dual task conditions 4. Agility was measured using the Agility T-Test 5. Strength was measured using the BIODEX Multijoint System 4 Pro for dominant isokinetic leg strength, applying the knee and ankle device (knee extension/flexion, ankle plantar/dorsi flexion)

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Predicated maximal oxygen consumption is measured using the Parvo Medics True One 2400 metabolic measurement system via indirect calorimetry. Participants are tested on a treadmill applying the Pepper protocol. Briefly, the protocol starts with an inclination of of 0% and a velocity of 2.5 miles per hour. Exercise intensity increases every minute by elevating either inclination or velocity. Tests are terminated when subjects reached 85% of their predicted VO2max. All posttests are scheduled at the same day and similar times of the day as pretestings.	—

Measure

Time frame

Predicated maximal oxygen consumption is measured using the Parvo Medics True One 2400 metabolic measurement system via indirect calorimetry. Participants are tested on a treadmill applying the Pepper protocol. Briefly, the protocol starts with an inclination of of 0% and a velocity of 2.5 miles per hour. Exercise intensity increases every minute by elevating either inclination or velocity. Tests are terminated when subjects reached 85% of their predicted VO2max. All posttests are scheduled at the same day and similar times of the day as pretestings.

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Countries

United States of America

Contacts

Public ContactMarisa Heckendorn

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026