New training method aims to stop ACL tears before they happen
NCT ID NCT04914689
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving people specific feedback about how they move can help prevent ACL knee injuries. 45 physically active adults did 4 weeks of jump training with either visual or auditory feedback. The goal was to see if these methods improve landing mechanics better than standard training.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28223, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a 3D-Printed gadget speed up knee recovery?
- Saving the ligament: a trial tests whether repairing a torn ACL beats replacing it
- Which tendon graft helps female athletes recover best after ACL surgery?
- Nerve block showdown: which technique eases ACL surgery pain best?
- Which ACL graft gets young athletes back in the game faster?
- Vibration therapy may reduce second ACL injury risk