Measuring muscle oxygen levels during recovery from knee and hip surgery
Use of a Wearable Muscle Oxygen Saturation Sensor in the Rehabilitation of High-School and Collegiate Athletes Recovering From Arthroscopic Hip and Knee Surgery
NA · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · NCT05488054
This study is testing a wearable sensor to see how well athletes recover from knee or hip surgery by measuring their muscle oxygen levels during physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 226 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Avon, Ohio and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05488054 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study uses the Moxy wearable sensor to monitor muscle oxygen saturation and hemoglobin levels in athletes recovering from ACL or hip arthroscopy. Patients will undergo surgery and then participate in physical therapy, with assessments at specific intervals post-surgery. The data collected will be compared to healthy controls to evaluate recovery and support safe return-to-play decisions. This approach aims to provide quantifiable evidence to enhance current rehabilitation protocols.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include athletes aged 14 to 30 with ACL injuries or hip pathologies requiring surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 14 to 30, non-English speakers, or pregnant individuals may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery protocols and safer return-to-sport decisions for athletes recovering from lower extremity surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable sensors in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific application of the Moxy sensor for muscle oxygen monitoring in post-surgical recovery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: Patients age 14 to 30 years * Patients with ACL injury requiring surgical correction * Patients undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery * Healthy individuals with no history of ACL, arthroscopic knee or arthroscopic hip surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients below 14 years or above 30 years * Non-English-speaking subjects * Pregnant individuals
Where this trial is running
Avon, Ohio and 1 other locations
- University Hospitals Physical Therapy — Avon, Ohio, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medial Center — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: James Voos, MD — University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Study coordinator: James Voos, MD
- Email: james.voos@UHhospitals.org
- Phone: 216-844-0209
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: ACL Injury, Hip Injuries