Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

Completed

Conditions studied: Knee Injuries, Athletic Injuries

In brief

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located inside the knee joint and provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries occur more frequently in women than men; the reason for this is unknown. The purpose of this study is to determine gender-specific anatomical, hormonal, and demographic risk factors for ACL injury. This observational cohort study will only enroll incoming cadets at the U.S. Naval, Air Force, or Military Academies. Study hypothesis: Human movement factors, including key kinetics and kinematics of the knee during a jump-landing task, are associated with the rate of ACL injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00124319

Run by

Steve Marshall

People needed

4800

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-10-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Incoming cadet at the U.S. Naval, Air Force, or Military Academies

Where it is running

• U.S. Air Force Academy — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
• U.S. Naval Academy — Annapolis, Maryland, United States
• U.S. Military Academy — West Point, New York, United States

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