The Effect of Compression Stockings During Training on Running Performance

NCT04353219 — Not applicable, Completed, 24 participants, University of Haifa

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Registry	NCT04353219
Status	Completed
Phase	Not applicable
Study type	Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: double, diagnostic
Enrollment	24 (Actual)
Sponsor	University of Haifa (Other)
Conditions	Healthy Runners. Compression Stocking and Performance
Interventions	compression stocking, control (Device, other)
Dates	start 2020-05-25, primary completion 2020-11-27, completion 2020-11-27, first posted 2020-04-20, last updated 2020-12-01
Locations	1 site in Israel

-Summary

Studies that have examined the effects of compression stocking on athlete's performance have been carried out in a single test, i.e., the athlete's was examined during running/riding/jumping with and without the compression stocking.

Yet, using the stocking during all training session and for longer period of time might further enhance the performance. Compression stocking were found to have a positive effect on the athlete' recovery. We hypotheses that if the athlete will train with the stocking on a regular basis and his/her recovery will improve, it will also improve the performance. In addition, the athlete's body may need an adjustment period to use the compression stocking. As such, the advantages of using compression stocking might only be revealed after training with the socks during a period of time and not just performing the tests/competitions with it.

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+Detailed description

All runners will be examined for: demographical parameters, time of 5 Km run, distance of forward jumping with two leg.

The sample will be divided into 2 research group: research group - all training with compression stocking and control group -training without compression stocking. Both groups will continue their training program for 8 weeks according to their coach. A second examination for the same tests at the end of the 8 weeks.

+Arms and interventions

Arm	Type	Interventions	Description
research group	Experimental	Device: compression stocking	training program with compression stocking
control group	Active comparator	Other: control	training program without compression stocking

compression stocking (Device), also known as compression garments: participants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach with compression stocking
control (Other): participants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach without compression stocking

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

change from baseline of time running 5 Km [8 weeks]: time in minutes of running 5 Km
change from baseline of forward two legs jump distance [8 weeks]: distance of forward jumping in centimeters

Secondary outcomes

change from baseline of average pulse during running [8 weeks]: heart pulse along the running
change from baseline of maximum pulse during running [8 weeks]: maximal heart pulse along the running

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 20 Years to 50 Years, accepts healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

* Runners with at least 3 years of experience and background in competitions (participated in at least 5 competitions participated).
* Train between 4-5 time per week, for minimum of 40 minutes and a minimum of 8 km per training.
* Running minimum 35 km per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Runners who practiced in the past with compression stocking.
* Complains of lower limb pains
* Medical history of lower limb or back surgery.

+Locations (1)

Facility	City	Country	Status
Haifa University, Department of PHysical Therapy	Haifa	Israel

+Publications

Ali A, Creasy RH, Edge JA. The effect of graduated compression stockings on running performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 May;25(5):1385-92. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d6848e. PMID 21293307

+Investigators

Gali Dar, PhD, Principal investigator, Gali Dar, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Haifa