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Weightbearing Strategies After Knee Ligament Surgery for Knee Injuries

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Led By Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhD

Research Sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Reconstruction of multiligament injuries (ACL+MCL)

Reconstruction of PCL alone

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4,7, and 10 months after surgery

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether it is safe for patients who have had surgery on their posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, or a combination of multiple ligaments, to start partial weightbearing six weeks after surgery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged between 14 and 60 who have had surgery to repair a knee ligament injury, such as the PCL alone or in combination with other ligaments like ACL and MCL. Participants must be able to follow the study plan and give informed consent. It's not open to those with certain concurrent surgeries, previous vascular injuries, pregnant women, or anyone needing revision PCL reconstructions.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether patients can safely start partial controlled weightbearing during the first six weeks after reconstructive knee surgery. This involves comparing two approaches: non-weightbearing versus partial weightbearing post-surgery through randomized assignment of participants.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed for physical therapy interventions, potential risks may include pain at the site of injury, swelling, stiffness in the knee joint area, or aggravation of existing conditions due to movement.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had surgery to repair both my ACL and MCL.

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I am having surgery to reconstruct my PCL only.

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I am having surgery to reconstruct my MCL only.

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I am between 14 and 59 years old.

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I had surgery to repair multiple torn ligaments in my knee.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4,7, and 10 months after surgery

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4,7, and 10 months after surgery

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4,7, and 10 months after surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Gapping (mm) measured on Standard of Care Varus stress radiographs

Secondary outcome measures

Measurements by physical therapists (Edema, thigh circumference)

Measurements by physical therapists (Quadriceps strength, gait analysis)

Measurements by physical therapists (range of motion)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Partial weight -bearing for the first six weeks after surgeryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Partial weightbearing will be defined as 40% of the patient's body weight.

Group II: Non-weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgeryActive Control1 Intervention

Not weightbearing after surgery

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Twin Cities OrthopedicsLead Sponsor

3 Previous Clinical Trials

880 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Knee Injuries

80 Patients Enrolled for Knee Injuries

Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorTwin Cities Orthopedics

2 Previous Clinical Trials

80 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Knee Injuries

80 Patients Enrolled for Knee Injuries

Media Library

Physical Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05073276 — N/A

Knee Injuries Research Study Groups: Non-weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgery, Partial weight -bearing for the first six weeks after surgery

Knee Injuries Clinical Trial 2023: Physical Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05073276 — N/A

Physical Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05073276 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any existing vacancies for individuals to partake in this research?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this research is ongoing and the trial was originally listed on January 1st 2020 with its most recent update occurring on September 28th 2021."

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Does the current trial permit geriatric patients to participate?

"This clinical trial is for those aged between 14 and 59. For patients outside of this age range, there are an additional 8 trials available to minors younger than 18 years old or 16 studies targeting seniors over 65 respectively."

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What steps do I need to take in order to join this trial?

"This clinical trial is admitting 50 patients with knee injuries, between the ages of 14 and 59. To be eligible for enrolment, participants must meet the following requirements: they should not exceed 60 years old, have sustained a combined multiligament injury (PCL+, FCL, PLC, ACL or MCL), males and females are welcome to join in this study."

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How many participants are actively participating in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information listed on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is still active and recruiting patients who fit their criteria. It was initially posted on January 1st 2020 with a final update made September 28th 2021; 50 individuals are being sought from one designated medical centre."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Non- vs Partial Controlled Weightbearing After Multiple Knee Ligament Reconstruction

2020. "Non- vs Partial Controlled Weightbearing After Multiple Knee Ligament Reconstruction". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05073276.

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