ACL Bone Health and Loading Study

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: ACL Tear

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04682392

Run by

Candice Dunkin, MS, LAT, ATC

People needed

19

Starts

2021-02-17

Expected to finish

2025-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-14

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 22. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction with or without meniscal pathology
• MRI confirming ACL tear
• Athletes ages 16-22

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Parkview Athletic Rehab — Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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