Straight Leg Raise Continuation (NCT05568784) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Straight Leg Raise Continuation
United States100 participantsStarted 2021-04-11
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle activation in patients recovering from lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear. Specifically, the main objectives are as follows:
* Determine the effects of ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back
* Determine if there is a difference between ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back, comparing healthy versus post-operative participants
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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(All Participants)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females ages 18-55
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of diagnosed cancer, neurological disorder, peripheral nerve injury affecting the lower limb or injury to the lower spine with radicular symptoms, which may affect quadriceps activation
* History of musculoskeletal injury to the quadriceps that may affect ability to maintain muscle contractions without excessive fatigue or discomfort
(Healthy Participants)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Injury to the knee or quadriceps muscle group within the past 12 months to the tested side
* History of lower extremity orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months to the tested side
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
1
Noraxon Ultium EMG
Timeframe: Within first 28 days post-op (Arthroscopy patients); healthy patients tested at enrollment