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Attention Feedback Techniques for ACL Injury Prevention

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Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Visual or hearing impairments that would limit receiving the appropriate feedback
History of lower extremity fracture or surgery to either limb
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1-week post-intervention, 4-weeks post-intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing new ways to prevent common knee injuries by improving movement. If you participate, you will be asked to do some movement tests, then do some exercises for 4 weeks to try to change the way you land from a jump.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for physically active individuals who exercise over 30 minutes at least three times a week. It's not suitable for those with a BMI over 40, history of lower limb fractures or surgeries, smokers, recent musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders affecting brain activity, past major knee or ankle injuries, or significant visual/hearing impairments.
What is being tested?
The study tests three types of feedback during movement exercises to prevent ACL injury: internal focus (thinking about the body), and external focus using either visual cues or sounds. Participants will be randomly placed in one group and do specific jump-landing exercises for four weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises designed to modify movement patterns rather than medication intake, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue due to the activities performed during the sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have severe visual or hearing problems that would affect my participation.
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I have had a fracture or surgery on my leg.
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I have had an ACL, meniscus, or collateral ligament injury in my knee.

Timeline

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

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Changes from baseline in lower extremity biomechanics during landing.
Differences in biomechanical changes between visual and auditory external focus of attention feedback.
Secondary study objectives
Changes from baseline in cortical activity during landing

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Visual 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: Auditory external focus of attention feedbackExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete 12 sessions over 3 weeks receiving auditory feedback of their movement patterns.
Group III: 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
25 Previous Clinical Trials
11,251 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Auditory external focus of attention feedback Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Research Study Groups: Internal focus of attention feedback, Visual external focus of attention feedback, Auditory external focus of attention feedback
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Auditory external focus of attention feedback Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A
Auditory external focus of attention feedback 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04914689 — N/A
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