Knee study withdrawn before it even started
NCT ID NCT07058467
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if a hands-on knee joint manipulation could improve thinking and movement in people who had ACL reconstruction. It planned to enroll 30 adults aged 18-35 who were 4 months to 10 years past surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Joint manipulation (manual therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a simple, drug-free way to improve reaction time and movement after ACL surgery.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. It was a small, early feasibility study, not designed to prove effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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