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{"title":"Systematic mapping review of player safety, sport science and clinical care in lacrosse","authors":"Kyle Wallace, Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller, Jennifer Monnin, Andrew E Lincoln, Omar Hraky, Griffith Gosnell, Suin Jeong, Wilson Skinner, Eliana Schaefer, Dharmi K Desai, Shane V Caswell","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108298","url":null,"abstract":"Objective The objective is to comprehensively classify the types, topics and populations represented in the published lacrosse literature. Design Mapping review. Protocol registration at Open Science Framework (<https://osf.io/kz4e6>). Data sources 10 electronic databases were searched from inception to 31 March 2023. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed studies in English that included lacrosse were eligible. Publications without participant demographic or lacrosse-specific data were excluded. Results We identified 498 articles pertaining to lacrosse, with 270 (54.2%) focused on player safety, 128 (25.7%) on sport science and 74 (14.9%) on clinical care. Musculoskeletal injury was the focus of 179 studies (35.9%), and the most common study design was cross-sectional (n=162, 32.5%). Most (n=423, 84.9%) originated in the USA. Over half (n=254, 51.0%) were published since 2017. 216 articles (43.4%) included female and male athletes, while 112 (22.5%) and 142 (28.5%) focused solely on female and male athletes, respectively. Collegiate athletes were the most frequent study population (n=277, 55.6%), and traditional field lacrosse was the focus of 298 (59.8%) articles. We observed that 77.1% (27/35) of quasiexperimental, 91.3% (21/23) of randomised controlled trials and 62.1% (18/29) of systematic reviews had a high or moderate risk of bias. Conclusion The vast majority of lacrosse research originates from the USA, is in collegiate athletes, with a focus on player safety, and has a high risk of bias. With the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics and growing global participation, higher quality research studies that are more inclusive and adaptable to diverse athletic groups and changing gameplay parameters are needed. Data are available in a public, open access repository. Appendices for this manuscript are available on Open Science Framework (<https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/KNS3E>) and are linked to our original a priori protocol. All included articles in this mapping review, with data coding, are available online (appendix 1). Unfilled JBI checklists are available online (appendix 2). Completed JBI checklists for all included articles are available online (appendix 3).","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between growth, maturation and injury in youth athletes engaged in elite pathways: a scoping review","authors":"Gemma N Parry, Sean Williams, Carly D McKay, David J Johnson, Michael F Bergeron, Sean P Cumming","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108233","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To describe the evidence pertaining to associations between growth, maturation and injury in elite youth athletes. Design Scoping review. Data sources Electronic databases (SPORTDiscus, Embase, PubMed, MEDLINE and Web of Science) searched on 30 May 2023. Eligibility criteria Original studies published since 2000 using quantitative or qualitative designs investigating associations between growth, maturation and injury in elite youth athletes. Results From an initial 518 titles, 36 full-text articles were evaluated, of which 30 were eligible for final inclusion. Most studies were quantitative and employed prospective designs. Significant heterogeneity was evident across samples and in the operationalisation and measurement of growth, maturation and injury. Injury incidence and burden generally increased with maturity status, although growth-related injuries peaked during the adolescent growth spurt. More rapid growth in stature and of the lower limbs was associated with greater injury incidence and burden. While maturity timing did not show a clear or consistent association with injury, it may contribute to risk and burden due to variations in maturity status. Conclusion Evidence suggests that the processes of growth and maturation contribute to injury risk and burden in elite youth athletes, although the nature of the association varies with injury type. More research investigating the main and interactive effects on growth and maturation on injury is warranted, especially in female athletes and across a greater diversity of sports. All data relevant to the study are included in the article or uploaded as supplementary information. Data relevant to the study have been uploaded as supplementary information.","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health And Performance Promotion in Youth (HAPPY) hybrid effectiveness-implementation cluster randomised trial: comparison of two strategies to implement an injury prevention exercise programme in Danish youth handball","authors":"Merete Møller, Lotte Nygaard Andersen, Sören Möller, Alice Kongsted, Carsten B Juhl, Ewa M Roos","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2023-107880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107880","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To investigate if a combination of an online and onsite implementation strategy was superior to an online-only strategy in enhancing the use of an injury prevention exercise programme (IPEP) and in reducing the risk of shoulder, knee and ankle injuries in youth community handball players (age 11–17) over a handball season. Methods In this 30-week hybrid effectiveness-implementation cluster randomised type 3 study, 20 youth handball clubs were randomly assigned 1:1 to either a combined online and onsite implementation strategy (coach workshop using the health action process approach behaviour change model and health service provider (HSP) support) or an online-only strategy (control group). The primary implementation outcome was coach-reported adherence, measured as the average IPEP exercise usage by the team over 30 weeks. The primary effectiveness outcome was player-reported handball playing time to any new handball-related shoulder, knee and ankle injuries, reported weekly using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre Questionnaire on Health Problems. Results We enrolled 63 coaches (27% women) and 945 players (mean age 14.5 years, 55% girls). Intention-to-treat analyses showed no statistically significant difference between implementation strategies in adherence (between-group difference 1.4, 95% CI −0.5 to 3.4) or in cumulative injury risk (between-group difference 5.5% points, 95% CI −2.2 to 13.1). Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that in youth community handball, a combined online and onsite implementation strategy, including a coach workshop and HSP support, was not superior to an online-only strategy regarding adherence to an IPEP or in reducing shoulder, knee and ankle injury risk. Trial registration number [NCT05294237][1]. Data are available on reasonable request. All personally identifiable information will be deleted or anonymised before data transfer. [1]: /lookup/external-ref?link_type=CLINTRIALGOV&access_num=NCT05294237&atom=%2Fbjsports%2Fearly%2F2024%2F08%2F29%2Fbjsports-2023-107880.atom","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Screening college athletes for sexual violence: athletes’ experiences and opinions on best practices","authors":"Sherilyn DeStefano, Emily Peterson, Derek C Pham, Nicholas J Jackson, Derjung M Tarn, Dena Florczyk, Aurelia Nattiv","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2023-107622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2023-107622","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives College athletes are at elevated risk for sexual violence, yet few formally report it and screening for sexual violence is uncommon. This study aimed to evaluate the nature of screening occurring among college athletes and collect athletes’ opinions on how best to screen for sexual violence. Methods This was a mixed-methods study combining a cross-sectional survey with small group interviews. Intercollegiate and club athletes 18 years and older at a division I institution were recruited to complete an online, anonymous survey. Those who completed the survey were invited to participate in follow-up interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis. Results 165 athletes completed the survey. Only 25% of respondents reported past screening for any type of interpersonal violence, and only 22% reported past screening for sexual abuse and 21% for sexual harassment. 12 student–athletes participated in follow-up interviews. Athletes suggested several best practices including normalising conversation about sexual violence, empowering athletes to maintain a sense of control around disclosure, building trust and providing multiple opportunities for discussion and disclosure. Conclusion Less than one-quarter of athletes in this study have been screened for sexual violence. Sensitive and effective screening practices should include providing safe environments, initiating the conversation, offering multiple opportunities for disclosure, and ensuring personnel completing screening are knowledgeable on what to do in case of a disclosure. These can inform screening and educational practices to decrease stigma, support those affected and ultimately decrease the incidence of sexual violence victimisation. Data are available on reasonable request. Deidentified data are available on reasonable request by contacting the corresponding author.","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142100688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in tennis: ReFORM synthesis of the International Olympic Committee consensus statement","authors":"Camille Tooth, Evert Verhagen, Babette M Pluim, Jan Cabri, François Bieuzen, Pascal Edouard","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108830","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108830","url":null,"abstract":"Following the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on the methods for collecting and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness in sports,1 2 the International Tennis Federation’s Sports Science Committee, in collaboration with selected external experts, developed a tennis-specific extension.3 This initiative aimed to standardise health surveillance for non-disabled and wheelchair tennis players and provide discipline-specific recommendations regarding injury and illness classification, mechanisms, onset modes, athlete exposure, risk reporting and data collection methods. The tennis-specific extension and this summary aim to present the elements specific to tennis that differentiate or add to the original IOC consensus for recording and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness in sports (figure 1).1 2 Figure 1 Infographic of the ReFORM synthesis of the International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement on methods for recording and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness …","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers and enablers encountered by elite athletes during preconception and pregnancy: a mixed-methods systematic review","authors":"Jasmine Titova, Margie H Davenport, Alexandra Humphrys, Melanie Hayman","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108380","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To synthesise the existing literature relating to barriers and enablers encountered by elite athletes during preconception and pregnancy for the purpose of identifying key recommendations and actionable steps to inform the development of pregnancy guidelines to support preconception and pregnancy in national sporting organisations. Design Mixed-methods systematic review with thematic analysis. Data sources Four databases (Medline, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO and CINAHL) were systematically searched to identify relevant studies, along with reference lists of included studies until 3 April 2023. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed primary studies from any date, language and location which identify at least one barrier and/or enabler encountered by elite female athletes during preconception and/or pregnancy were included. Grey literature, books, conference papers and other reviews were excluded. Results A total of 29 studies met the eligibility criteria for inclusion. The most common barriers identified were attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of the athlete and society, lack of support provided by sports organisations and lack of evidence-based information available. The most common enablers were specific strategies used by athletes (eg, modified training) to manage the demands of preconception and pregnancy, attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of the athlete, and support of family. Conclusion Key recommendations developed from the results are for sporting organisations to (1) develop clear, transparent and multifaceted policies to support preconception and pregnancy; (2) foster supportive environments which offer flexible training, social support and positive promotion of pregnant athletes and (3) provide clear, evidence-based education and information about preconception and pregnancy to athletes, coaches, support staff and organisational staff. All data relevant to the study are included in the article or uploaded as online supplemental information.","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Should we screen retired contact sport athletes for early signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy?","authors":"David B Anderson, Aimie L Peek, James M Van Gelder, Kerry Peek","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108306","url":null,"abstract":"Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a clinical condition of upper motor neuron lesion signs, that is confirmed with advanced imaging demonstrating compression of the spinal cord in the cervical spine.1 Common symptoms of DCM include loss of upper and lower limb strength and coordination, gait dysfunction, and bladder and bowel dysfunction.2 The difference between DCM and other sports-related spinal cord injuries is that DCM results from spinal cord compression due to gradual degenerative changes, making detection more difficult. DCM is a leading cause of spinal cord injury2 and can result in catastrophic symptoms and lifelong disability if left untreated.2 While the mean prevalence of DCM is low in the general population at around 2.22% (95% CI 0.44% to 2.68%), specific populations are at greater risk, such as older adults (>79 years of age) who have a mean prevalence of 4.16% (95% CI 0.82% to 5.03%).3 People from Asia-Pacific and African regions are also reported to have an increased prevalence of DCM and/or cervical stenosis.4 A recent review of the risk factors for the development of DCM reported that long-term participation in contact sports may be associated with increased rates of early spinal degeneration as well as spinal cord injury secondary to cervical spinal stenosis.5 While the exact mechanism remains unclear, it is possible that the combination of repeated mechanical loading and increased prevalence of cervical injuries in contact sport athletes is a cause of early spinal degeneration. In particular, premature cervical spondylosis can lead to DCM in some contact sport athletes.5 This commentary explores the potential benefits of screening contact sport athletes for DCM to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention. Unlike other spinal cord injuries, DCM does not require a traumatic event and can have an insidious onset, making diagnosis and detection …","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of reducing sedentary behaviour by increasing physical activity, on cognitive function, brain function and structure across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Natan Feter, Tomasz S Ligeza, Neha Bashir, Ramiya J Shanmugam, Bryan Montero Herrera, Tamara Aldabbagh, Anne-Farah Usman, Ayumi Yonezawa, Shane McCarthy, Danielle Herrera, Denise Vargas, Emaad M Mir, Talha Syed, Sanam Desai, Hector Shi, William Kim, Natalie Puhar, Kushi Gowda, Olivia Nowak, Jin Kuang, Flor Quiroz, Eduardo L Caputo, Qian Yu, JJ Pionke, Liye Zou, Lauren B Raine, Gabriele Gratton, Monica Fabiani, David R Lubans, Pedro C Hallal, Dominika M Pindus","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108444","url":null,"abstract":"Objective To examine the acute and chronic effects of reducing prolonged sedentary time (ST) with physical activity (PA) on cognitive and brain health. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and ProQuest Dissertation and Theses. Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published from inception to 17 June 2024, with healthy participants without cognitive impairment or neurological conditions that affect cognitive functioning, aged ≥4 years, testing acute and chronic effects of reducing ST and/or prolonged ST by reallocating ST to PA on cognitive function, brain function, and structure. Results We included 25 RCTs (n=1289) investigating acute (21 studies) and chronic (4 studies) effects on cognitive function (acute: n=20, chronic: n=4) and brain function (acute: n=7, chronic: n=1); there were no studies on brain structure. Acutely interrupting continuous ST with either multiple or a single PA bout improved cognitive function measured from 3 hours to three consecutive days based on 91 effect sizes ( g =0.17, 95% CI: 0.05 to 0.29, p=0.005, I 2=45.5%). When comparing single versus multiple PA bouts, only multiple PA bouts yielded a positive effect on cognitive function based on 72 effect sizes ( g =0.20, 95% CI: 0.06 to 0.35, p=0.006; I 2=48.8%). Chronic studies reported null findings on cognitive function (n=4), with some evidence of improved neural efficiency of the hippocampus (n=1). Conclusion Interrupting ST with PA acutely improves cognitive function. The evidence from chronic studies remains inconclusive. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020200998. Data are available in a public, open access repository. All data used in this study are publicly available in the Open Science Framework: <https://osf.io/wkyrb/?view_only=53fcae98b76b4f9e91f9208694512415>.","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IOC consensus statement on elite youth athletes competing at the Olympic Games: essentials to a healthy, safe and sustainable paradigm","authors":"Michael F Bergeron, Jean Côté, Sean P Cumming, Rosemary Purcell, Neil Armstrong, Luca Basilico, Kirsty Burrows, Jean-Benoit Charrin, Allyson Felix, Heike Groesswang, Yasunobu Iwasaki, Mininder S Kocher, Magali Martowicz, Kit McConnell, Jane Moran, Christine Holm Moseid, Margo Mountjoy, Torbjørn Soligard, Evgenia Tetelbaum, Ansgar Thiel, Tine Vertommen, Gloria Viseras, Richard Budgett, Lars Engebretsen, Uğur Erdener","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108186","url":null,"abstract":"With the pronounced ongoing growth of global youth sports, opportunities for and participation of youth athletes on the world sports stage, including the Olympic Games, are expected to escalate. Yet, adolescence is a vulnerable period of development and inherently dynamic, with non-linear and asynchronous progression of physical, physiological, psychological and social attributes. These non-concurrent changes within and between individuals are accompanied by irregular and unpredictable threats and impediments. Likewise, the evident age-based criteria and conventional path for those youth athletes deemed eligible candidates for the Olympic Games are not well or consistently defined. Furthermore, the unstructured and largely varying policies and practices across the sporting International Federations specific to youth participation underscore the need to establish a contemporary universal paradigm that would enable elite youth athletes to navigate an individualised healthy pathway to personal, athletic and sport success. First, we reviewed and summarised key challenges facing elite youth athletes and the relevant evidence fundamental to facilitating and supporting central aspects of health and well-being, while empowering safe, sustainable and positive engagement during athletic and personal advancement and competition. Second, we developed and present a modern elite youth athlete model that emphasises a child-centred, practical framework with corresponding guidelines and recommendations to protect health and well-being while safely and favourably managing international sport competition. Our proposed evidence-informed paradigm will enable and support individualised pathways for healthy, well-rounded and sustainable positive engagement while achieving sport success for youth contending or aiming to compete at world-class international sporting events.","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142090129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-intensity interval training improves cardiovascular and physical health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a multicentre randomised controlled trial","authors":"Annelie Bilberg, Kaisa Mannerkorpi, Mats Borjesson, Sara Svedlund, Jenny Sivertsson, Eva Klingberg, Jan Bjersing","doi":"10.1136/bjsports-2024-108369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108369","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have substantially elevated risk for cardiovascular diseases, and low cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) is a major mediator. The aim of this assessor-blinded, two-armed multicentre randomised controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength exercise on cardiovascular health, physical fitness and overall health in patients with RA. Methods In total, 87 patients (86% female; aged 20–60 years) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The IG performed HIIT and strength exercise for 12 weeks. The CG was instructed to be physically active on a moderately intensive level, ≥150 min/week. Primary outcome was change in VO2max. Secondary outcomes were changes in anthropometry measures, muscle strength, overall health (Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)-Global), Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), pain and disease activity (Disease Activity Score in 28 joints (DAS28)). Results There was a significant mean group difference of change on VO2max (3.71 mL/kg/min; 95% CI 2.16, 5.25) in favour of the IG. Significant mean group differences of change were also seen for O2-pulse (1.38; 95% CI 0.85 to 1.91), waist circumference (−2.6; 95% CI −5.09 to –0.18), 1-minute sit-to-stand (5.0; 95% CI 3.35 to 6.72), handgrip strength (28.5; 95% CI 3.80 to 52.8), overall health (−14.7; 95% CI –23.8 to –5.50) and PGIC (p<0.0001) in favour of the IG. No significant mean group differences of change were found for pain (−4.0; 95% CI −13.07 to 5.06), DAS28 (−0.25; 95% CI −0.60 to 0.10) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (−0.64; 95% CI −3.23 to 1.90). Conclusion Supervised HIIT and strength exercise improved cardiovascular health, physical fitness and overall health without a deterioration in pain and disease activity and should be considered in patients with well-controlled RA. Trial registration number [NCT05768165][1]. Data are available upon reasonable request. The dataset analysed in the present study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. [1]: /lookup/external-ref?link_type=CLINTRIALGOV&access_num=NCT05768165&atom=%2Fbjsports%2Fearly%2F2024%2F08%2F23%2Fbjsports-2024-108369.atom","PeriodicalId":9276,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":18.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142045562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}