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Attention Feedback Techniques for ACL Injury Prevention

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1-week post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing new ways to prevent common knee injuries by improving movement. If you participate, you will be asked to do some movement tests, then do some exercises for 4 weeks to try to change the way you land from a jump.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for physically active individuals who exercise over 30 minutes at least three times a week. It's not suitable for those with a BMI over 40, history of lower limb fractures or surgeries, smokers, recent musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders affecting brain activity, past major knee or ankle injuries, or significant visual/hearing impairments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests three types of feedback during movement exercises to prevent ACL injury: internal focus (thinking about the body), and external focus using either visual cues or sounds. Participants will be randomly placed in one group and do specific jump-landing exercises for four weeks.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises designed to modify movement patterns rather than medication intake, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue due to the activities performed during the sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1-week post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1-week post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes from baseline in lower extremity biomechanics during landing.
Differences in biomechanical changes between visual and auditory external focus of attention feedback.
Secondary outcome measures
Changes from baseline in cortical activity during landing

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Visual external focus of attention feedbackExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 3 weeks receiving visual feedback of their movement patterns from a laser.
Group II: Auditory external focus of attention feedbackExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 3 weeks receiving auditory feedback of their movement patterns.
Group III: Internal focus of attention feedbackActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 3 weeks receiving visual feedback in a mirror of their movement patterns.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, CharlotteLead Sponsor
21 Previous Clinical Trials
12,990 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Auditory external focus of attention feedback Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Research Study Groups: Internal focus of attention feedback, Visual external focus of attention feedback, Auditory external focus of attention feedback
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Auditory external focus of attention feedback Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A
Auditory external focus of attention feedback 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals below the age of 35 able to participate in this research experiment?

"The eligibility criteria of this medical trial call for participants who are between 18 and 35 years old."

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How many participants have registered for this experiment thus far?

"That's correct. Clinicaltrials.gov has the latest information on this clinical trial, which was initially posted on August 15th 2021 and last refreshed on November 4th 2022. There is a need for 60 individuals to be enrolled at 1 medical facility."

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Could I potentially participate in this medical experiment?

"The requirements for eligibility in this medical trial are anterior cruciate ligament tear and an age range of 18 to 35. In total, 60 participants need to be recruited."

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Are there still availabilities for people to join this clinical trial?

"The records on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this investigation is currently recruiting participants. The trial was initially shared to the public on August 15th 2021 and has recently been modified as of November 4th 2022."

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~17 spots leftby Mar 2025