Status:
COMPLETED
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Plyometric Exercise
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Collaborating Sponsors:
NFL Charities
Conditions:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind (subject/evaluator)study. Enrolled patients had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and met criteria for advanced rehabilitation. The stud...
Detailed Description
As part of the study, investigators will insure patients meet the criteria for advanced rehabilitation based on knee motion, pain levels and quadriceps strength. Participants will be asked to review ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- time from injury to ACL reconstruction is no greater than 6 months,
- pre-injury activity level includes participation in high-demand activities, and
- meet the criteria for advanced rehabilitation including full active knee extension, active knee flexion within 5 degrees of the contralateral side, pain rating no greater or equal to 1/10 with activities of daily living, and involved side knee extensor strength at least 60% of the contralateral side.
Exclusion
- bilateral knee injury,
- prior knee ligament injury and/or surgery,
- concomitant other ligamentous injury \> Grade I,
- meniscal repair performed in conjunction with ACL reconstruction,
- cartilage repair procedure performed in conjunction with ACL reconstruction,
- complications during surgery requiring protocol modification, and
- renal disease.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01851655
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
September 18 2014
Active Locations (1)
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UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32607