ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

This study is testing if adding blood flow restriction training (BFRT) to standard physical therapy helps teen athletes recover better from ACL knee surgery. BFRT involves using a cuff to briefly reduce blood flow to the leg during light exercises, which may help build muscle str…

This study is testing if injecting a concentrated form of a patient's own bone marrow during a second ACL knee surgery can help control pain and prevent long-term arthritis. Researchers will compare patients who receive the injection to those who get a placebo procedure. They wil…

This study aims to find out which of two common surgical techniques works better for repairing a torn ACL knee ligament in active athletes. Researchers will compare using a hamstring tendon versus a quadriceps tendon graft. They will measure knee stability, recovery, pain, and ho…

This study is testing a new type of balance training that uses visual guidance to help people recover after ACL knee surgery. It will compare this new training to standard rehabilitation exercises to see if it improves knee strength, walking patterns, and confidence in movement. …

This study aims to find the best surgical method for repairing a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. Researchers will compare two different surgical techniques that both include an extra ligament repair to improve stability. They will measure which method helps pat…

This study is comparing two different sources of a patient's own tendon used to repair a torn ACL knee ligament. Surgeons will use either a tendon from the hamstring or one from the side of the ankle (peroneus longus). The goal is to see if the ankle tendon works as well for reco…

This study aims to find out if wearing a functional knee brace after ACL reconstruction surgery helps people recover better. It will compare young, active patients who wear a brace after surgery to those who do not. The main goal is to see if bracing improves confidence to return…

This study is testing a new, moving MRI scanner designed to get clearer pictures of knee injuries like ligament tears. It aims to see if this 'Magic Angle' imaging can show damaged tissues better than standard MRI, which could help doctors plan treatment. The study will scan 20 a…

This study is testing if a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection can help prevent long-term arthritis in people who have just torn their ACL, a major knee ligament. Researchers are recruiting 56 people aged 14-50 with a recent ACL injury. They will compare a PRP injection to a pla…

This study is testing if an injection into the knee soon after an ACL tear can prevent the development of osteoarthritis later in life. Researchers are comparing a drug called anakinra against a placebo (saltwater) injection in 32 active adults aged 18-35. The goal is to see if b…

This study is testing a new wearable knee sleeve called KneeStim that uses gentle electrical stimulation. It aims to see if wearing the sleeve during daily activities and rehab helps people walk more normally and regain muscle strength faster after ACL reconstruction surgery. Res…

This study is testing whether whole-body vibration therapy can help reduce knee pain and improve muscle strength in people who have had surgery to repair a torn ACL. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who have persistent knee pain after their ACL surgery. The goal is to see if thi…

This study is testing a 5-week program that combines mindfulness meditation and graded exposure exercises, delivered through an app, to help people who have had ACL knee surgery. The goal is to see if the program can reduce patients' fear of getting hurt again and improve their p…

This study is testing whether adding special 'proprioceptive' exercises to standard balance training helps people recover better after ACL knee surgery. It will involve 50 adults in their 2nd week of rehab, comparing two groups over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the extra exerc…

This study aims to understand how difficulty fully straightening the knee after ACL reconstruction surgery affects recovery. Researchers will compare muscle strength and function in 30 patients who have this limitation versus those who don't. The goal is to gather knowledge that …

This study aims to understand why some athletes get ACL and other sports injuries by tracking 5,000 healthy athletes for one year. Researchers will measure athletes' movement patterns and strength during preseason screenings, then follow up to see who gets injured. The goal is to…