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.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2021
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * exercise 30+ minutes 3+ days/week Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index \>40 kg/m2 * History of lower extremity fracture or surgery to either limb * History of ACL tear, meniscus, or collateral ligament injury at the knee to either limb * History of ankle sprains to either limb * History of musculoskeletal injury sustained in the 6 months prior to enrollment * History of concussion or neurological disorders that may influence electroencephalography activity * Visual or hearing impairments that would limit receiving the appropriate feedback * Inability to comprehend and repeat back directions in English * Current smoker
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28223, United States
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