Acupuncture in Adolescent Football Players

Overview

About this study

Is it feasible to perform acupuncture in the training field after sport performance in adolescent football players? Does acupuncture provide a decrease in muscle soreness and improvement in overall sense of well-being in the adolescent football population?

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female members of the two local high school football teams
Age 13-18 years
No current musculoskeletal injuries
Generally healthy individuals who plan to complete the season barring injury or other unexpected events

Exclusion Criteria:

Acupuncture treatment within the past year
Known active musculoskeletal injury or condition, immunocompromised state, prosthetic heart valve, pregnancy or known history of bleeding disorder

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Marianne Luetmer, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Marianne Luetmer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available

Clinical Trials