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Do oral contraceptives protect against anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes

NCT ID NCT04899778

NEW Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to examine the impact of one type of commonly used birth control pill on blood levels of relaxin and measure changes in knee movement to determine whether there are changes in joint instability (indicating the knee is less stable) that may predispose female athletes to injury. Women not on hormonal birth control will also be enrolled to analyze differences between athletes on and not on birth control and to evaluate typical relaxin levels and knee laxity when birth control pills are not used.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

73 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * 18 years of age or older * Currently playing basketball, soccer, or volleyball at Loyola Marymount or Pepperdine * If not currently on COC, regular menstrual cycle occurring every 21-35 days Exclusion Criteria: * Previous ACL injury * Underlying neuromuscular disease * Medical contraindication to COC use * History of pregnancy * Desire to conceive in the next year

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Conditions

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ligament disorder

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Ligament injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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