Characteristics of Bouldering Injuries in a Major Trauma Centre
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Characteristics of Bouldering Injuries in a Major Trauma Centre
IRAS ID
363012
Contact name
E Davidson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Lothian
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study looks at Orthopaedic injuries including bony and soft tissue injuries following bouldering injuries at a major trauma centre in Scotland. Bouldering involves climbing short routes often close to the ground. This can be done in bouldering/ climbing gyms or in the outdoors. This study aims to characterise common injury types and management and understand epidemiology of these injuries. Results from this may be used to inform healthcare professionals on best management of these injuries and may be used to advise bouldering gyms on safety precautions.
The study involves 2 stages. The first involves data analysis of orthopaedic injuries from bouldering over a 10 year period at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The second stage involves follow up outcomes using a Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to gauge long term impacts from these orthopaedic injuries. Participants will be sent Participant information sheet and can electronically sign consent forms if they volunteer to partake in the study. A short 5 minute questionnaire will be sent in form of PROMs.
REC name
London - Camberwell St Giles Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/PR/1287
Date of REC Opinion
31 Oct 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion