Analyzing movement and strength after ACL reconstruction
Official title: Biomechanical Analysis of Dynamic Tasks and Muscular Strength Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Run by Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin · NCT02771548 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well athletes move and their strength after having surgery to fix a torn ACL to see when it's safe for them to return to sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin, Leinster) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2014 |
| Main results expected | December 2040 |
| Study ends | December 2040 |
| Registry record updated | April 22, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02771548 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are active individuals over the age of 13 who have undergone ACL reconstruction at the Sports Surgery Clinic.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with multiple concurrent orthopedic injuries or those who had surgery outside of the Sports Surgery Clinic may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to assess their dynamic movement capabilities and muscular strength. It employs advanced 3D biomechanical testing to evaluate various sport-specific tasks, such as jumping and cutting, which are critical for athletes returning to multidirectional sports. The study aims to establish objective criteria for safely determining when athletes can return to sport after ACLR. Data collected will include patient demographics, surgical details, and pre-operative assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide standardized criteria to help athletes safely return to sports after ACL reconstruction.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using biomechanical analysis for rehabilitation, but this specific approach may offer novel insights into return-to-sport criteria.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Active participants * Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in the Sports Surgery Clinic. * Over the age of 13 years Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple orthopaedic injuries concurrently. * Surgery outside of Sports Surgery Clinic.
Where it's running
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Sports Surgery Clinic
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Neil B Welch, PhD
- Email: welchn2@upmc.ie
- Phone: 00 353 1 526 2030
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.