The Effect of Compression Stockings During Training on Running Performance

November 28, 2020 updated by: University of Haifa

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.

Study Overview

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

24

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Haifa, Israel
        • Haifa University, Department of PHysical Therapy

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: DIAGNOSTIC
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: DOUBLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: research group
training program with compression stocking
participants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach with compression stocking
Other Names:
  • compression garments
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: control group
training program without compression stocking
participants will continue their training program as prepared by their coach without compression stocking

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
change from baseline of time running 5 Km
Time Frame: 8 weeks
time in minutes of running 5 Km
8 weeks
change from baseline of forward two legs jump distance
Time Frame: 8 weeks
distance of forward jumping in centimeters
8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
change from baseline of average pulse during running
Time Frame: 8 weeks
heart pulse along the running
8 weeks
change from baseline of maximum pulse during running
Time Frame: 8 weeks
maximal heart pulse along the running
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

May 25, 2020

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

November 27, 2020

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

November 27, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 15, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2020

First Posted (ACTUAL)

April 20, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

December 1, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2020

Last Verified

April 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 995

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Sharing Time Frame

3 months following study completion

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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