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Focus of Attention Feedback for Osteoarthritis

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Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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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 examining whether new ways to provide feedback about movement can modify movement patterns that lead to development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis better than current standard treatments.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have had ACL reconstruction surgery between 6-24 months ago and are cleared to return to full activity. It's not suitable for those currently in post-op rehab, with a BMI over 35, or recent musculoskeletal injuries.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests two types of feedback on movement: internal focus (thinking about body movements) versus external focus (concentrating on the effects of movement). Participants will do exercises three times a week for four weeks to see if this can change walking patterns and reduce osteoarthritis risk after an ACL injury.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve physical exercises and movement analysis, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, joint pain or discomfort during or after performing the tasks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1-week post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention

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 walking

Knee cartilage health

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: 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: 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

23 Previous Clinical Trials

13,158 Total Patients Enrolled

Arthritis FoundationOTHER

34 Previous Clinical Trials

46,091 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

External focus of attention feedback Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04922268 — N/A

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Research Study Groups: Internal focus of attention feedback, External focus of attention feedback

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Clinical Trial 2023: External focus of attention feedback Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04922268 — N/A

External focus of attention feedback 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04922268 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there an opportunity for new participants to join this research endeavor?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively looking for patients in the present day. It was first advertised on January 1st 2022 and its contents have been updated as recently as May 19th 2022."

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May I be admitted into this experiment?

"Eligible participants must possess an anterior cruciate ligament tear, and be between 18 to 35 years old. This clinical trial will enroll a maximum of 60 persons."

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Are individuals over thirty permitted to enrol in this experimental trial?

"According to the selection criteria, this trial is open for enrolment by participants between 18 and 35 years old. There are 91 trials that accommodate those under 18 and 724 clinical tests available for people above 65."

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How many participants are being accepted for this experiment?

"Indeed, the clinicaltrials.gov page confirms that this trial is presently enrolling participants. Initially posted on January 1st 2022 and last updated May 19th 2022, 60 patients are being recruited across a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

External Focus of Attention Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis

Abbey Thomas, PhD 2022. "External Focus of Attention Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04922268.