Gait rehabilitation using biofeedback for knee injuries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effects of real-time gait biofeedback on early markers of fast osteoarthritis in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Participants will receive either active or sham biofeedback over a 6-week period, followed by assessments at 6 weeks and 6 months post-intervention. The focus is on understanding how gait modifications can influence recovery and prevent the onset of osteoarthritis. The study targets younger individuals who have completed their physical therapy and exhibit specific gait characteristics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Have completed all other formal physical therapy
* Are between the ages of 16 and 35
* Underwent an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) between 6 and 60 months prior to enrollment
* Demonstrate underloading during gait (vGRF- impact peak \<1.12 x BW)

Exclusion Criteria:

* A multiple ligament surgery (i.e., PCL)
* A lower extremity fracture (i.e., displaced tibial plateau fracture)
* Knee osteoarthritis

Where it's running

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brian Pietrosimone, PhD — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Natalia Favoreto, MS
• Email: favoreto@med.unc.edu
• Phone: 9199622025

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.