Proximal femur (hip) bone health in fast-pitch softball pitchers
Research Study on Bone Health in Fast-Pitch Softball Pitchers
Brief description of study.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether individuals who play fast-pitch softball as a pitcher have enhanced bone health at the hip.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether women who play fast-pitch softball in the pitcher position are a controlled model for exploring the benefit of exercise on the proximal femur.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Healthy
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Age: 18 years - 30 years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals who currently are female collegiate-level fast-pitch softball athletes competing as pitcher
Started participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball at least two years prior to their adolescent growth spurt
Participated as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least two years following their adolescent growth spurt
Have been participating as a pitcher in fast-pitch softball for at least 5 years
Exclusion Criteria
Any known metabolic disease or administration of any bone-specific pharmacological agents
Previous history of a femoral or tibia fracture or stress fracture
History of fracture or stress fracture of any other lower extremity bone within the past 2 years
Surgery in the previous 4 years involving the pelvic girdle or lower extremities
Presence of any implanted surgical device in the lower extremity
Radiography, CT, fluoroscopy or nuclear imaging within the previous year
Known or possible pregnancy
This study investigates the bone health of women who play fast-pitch softball as pitchers. The purpose is to understand if these athletes have better bone health at the hip compared to others. The study will look at how the exercise involved in pitching affects the proximal femur, which is the upper part of the thigh bone that fits into the hip joint.
Participants will undergo procedures to assess their bone health. This may involve scans or tests to measure bone density and strength, although specific procedures are not detailed in the description.
- Who can participate: Female collegiate-level fast-pitch softball pitchers who have been playing for at least 5 years can participate. They should have started pitching before their adolescent growth spurt and continued for at least two years after. Participants must not have any metabolic diseases or recent fractures.
- Study details: Participants will be involved in assessments of their bone health, which may include scans or tests. They will be compensated for their participation. An inactive substance that looks like the investigational medicine/vaccine but does not contain any medicine may be used as a placebo, if applicable.
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