TerminatedNot Applicable

ACL Bone Health and Loading Study

Stopped: All staff participating in the study no longer employed by organization.

United States19 participantsStarted 2021-02-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of bone density on lower extremity loading mechanics using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to provide the control group for bone health. Hypothesis: The BFR group will have decreased bone mineral loss and improved functional performance compared to control group.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 22 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction with or without meniscal pathology * MRI confirming ACL tear * Athletes ages 16-22 Exclusion Criteria: * Any Cognitively impaired athletes * Athletes not in age range of 16-22 * Athletes who have additional ligament repair or chondral repair. * Athletes with any weight bearing restrictions greater than 4 weeks. * Athletes with re-tears or history of contralateral ACL tears * Athletes with any systemic neuromuscular or balance disorders will not be allowed * Athletes who do not or are unable to provide consent or assent (with Parental consent). * Pregnant women will be excluded. * Athlete who has previously used Blood Flow Restriction * Athletes who are unable or unwilling to complete all rehabilitation with Parkview Athletic Rehab at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse

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

Leg Weight distribution landing on force plates

Timeframe: week 28 post surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04682392

SponsorCandice Dunkin, MS, LAT, ATC

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More ACL Tear trials