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Light therapy sleeve could speed ACL recovery without drugs

NCT ID NCT07707128

Symptom relief Sponsor: Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Research Foundation and Educational Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a special knee sleeve that emits low-level laser light can help reduce swelling and improve movement after ACL reconstruction surgery. The sleeve is designed to trigger biochemical changes that may lower inflammation and pain. Researchers are measuring swelling, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes in 35 people scheduled for ACL surgery.

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Active substance
a bioactive knee sleeve that delivers photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy) to reduce inflammation and pain
What this could lead to
If effective, this sleeve could offer a non-drug way to speed recovery after ACL surgery, reducing swelling and improving range of motion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device's benefit over standard care is not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

35 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * MRI ACL-deficient knee and scheduled for ACLR surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Inflammatory rheumatic conditions * Previous ACLR on either knee * Multi-ligamentous knee repair/reconstruction required * Any autoimmune disease * Worker's compensation claims * Sickle cell anemia * Non-English speakers

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Med Center Health Western Kentucky Heart & Lung

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-2347, United States

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