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Weightbearing Strategies for Knee Injury Rehab
Study Summary
This trial is testing if patients can safely put weight on their reconstructed knee sooner than the standard protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am younger than 14 or older than 60.I am undergoing or have undergone repairs on my thigh muscle or outer knee capsule.I am between 14 and 59 years old.I am either male or female.I have had both FCL and ACL knee reconstructions.I am having or have had a revision of my FCL reconstruction.I am having surgery to repair a knee injury using a specific technique.I am having or have had surgery to repair my PCL or MCL.I am having reconstruction of my FCL only.
- Group 1: Partial weight -bearing for the first six weeks after surgery
- Group 2: Full weight -bearing for the first six weeks after surgery
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualifications for participants in this experiment?
"This research trial is seeking 50 qualified individuals between the ages of 14 and 59 who have knee injuries. Eligibility criteria must be fulfilled to enter into this study."
Does the trial include participants older than 20 years of age?
"To qualify for this clinical trial, the age of participants must be between 14 and 59. Additionally, 8 trials are available to those below 18 years old and 16 studies have been set up for seniors 65 or older."
Are there any available vacancies for this research endeavor?
"Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov corroborates that this medical study is currently enrolling participants, having been originally posted in January of 2020 and most recently modified at the end of September 2021."
What is the specific ambition of this experiment?
"The pivotal metric that will be followed over the pre-operative period is gapping (mm) measured through Standard of Care Varus stress radiographs. Assessments conducted by physical therapists such as quadriceps strength, range of motion, and gait analysis will act as secondary benchmarks. Additionally, a Numeric Pain Scale 0-100 rating system will also be implemented."
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