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Focus of Attention Feedback for Osteoarthritis

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Recruiting
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
No Placebo-Only Group

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.
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.
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 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 walking
Knee cartilage health

Awards & Highlights

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

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
25 Previous Clinical Trials
11,251 Total Patients Enrolled
Arthritis FoundationOTHER
35 Previous Clinical Trials
46,421 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
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