Birth control pills may tighten knees, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06504953

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how different types of hormone therapy (like birth control pills) affect knee looseness in healthy women aged 18 to 40. Researchers will measure knee movement using a special device to see if certain hormones make the knee more stable. The goal is to better understand why women are at higher risk for ACL injuries.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • CHU Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet 2

    RECRUITING

    Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06200, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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