Status:

COMPLETED

Preventing Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis With Physical Activity Promotion

Lead Sponsor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Collaborating Sponsors:

North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute

Conditions:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Exercise

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects millions of Americans each year. Posttraumatic OA (PTOA) significantly impacts patients after anterior cruciate ligament (AC...

Detailed Description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide resulting in severe limitations in daily activities and chronic pain. It is estimated that 35% of posttraumatic OA (PTOA) cases occur aft...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants will be included if they:
  • Provide informed consent and sign a HIPPA form prior to any study procedures are performed
  • Have completed all other formal physical therapy and therapeutic exercise regimens, and will not be engaging in any other formal therapy for their ACLR during the study
  • Are between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • Underwent an ACLR no earlier than 6 months and no later than 5 years prior to enrollment.
  • Demonstrate \< 8,000 steps per day during the screening phase of the study as assessed using the Actigraph GT9X Link monitor.
  • Demonstrate clinically relevant-knee symptoms, defined as a Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcomes Score (KOOS) quality of life subscale \< 72.2
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants will be excluded if:
  • The participant underwent an ACLR revision surgery due to a previous ACL graft injury.
  • Multiple ligament surgery was indicated at the time of ACLR surgery.
  • A lower extremity fracture was suffered during the ACL injury.
  • The participant has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in either knee
  • They have a cochlear implant, metal in body, claustrophobia, or history of seizures.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 1 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    September 9 2022

    Estimated Enrollment :

    7 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04906499

    Start Date

    August 1 2021

    End Date

    September 9 2022

    Last Update

    January 29 2024

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    Fetzer Hall, University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599