CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Contralateral Strength Training on Postoperative Strength Deficits in the Immobilized Lower Extremity

United States50 participantsStarted 2021-09-01

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will enroll patients undergoing unilateral meniscal root repair or meniscus transplant. The objective of this study is to determine if immediate postoperative strength training of the contralateral (non-surgical) lower extremity reduces postoperative loss of strength in an immobilized lower extremity. After the completion of surgery, patients will be randomized to either the experimental treatment (Group 1) or control group (Group II)for postoperative rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is indicated for meniscal root repair * Patient is indicated for meniscus transplant * Patient is at least 18 years of age * Patient is expected to survive at least 1 year beyond surgery * Patient has intact lower extremities bilaterally * Patient is willing to participate by complying with pre-and post-operative visit requirements * Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Lower extremity musculoskeletal defects * Systemic neuromuscular disorders * Failure to complete pre-operative BIDOEX strength assessment * Failure to complete pre-operative self-assessment score intake forms

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

KOOS

Timeframe: 6 Weeks, 3 Months, 6 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03650374

SponsorNYU Langone Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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