Scientists uncover muscle secrets behind ACL injuries in athletes
NCT ID NCT07608575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how trunk and leg muscles work together to load the ACL during a single-leg landing in 40 male college athletes. Researchers used motion capture and muscle models to estimate ACL force. The goal was to find muscle patterns that could help prevent ACL injuries.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consisted of forty collegiate male athletes aged 19 to 25 years who participated in sports involving frequent jumping and landing movements. All participants had a minimum of three years of competitive experience and trained at least twice per week. Individuals with a history of major lower limb or back injury requiring surgery, current musculoskeletal injury, or medical conditions limiting maximal physical effort were excluded. All participants provided written informed consent prior to participation.
- Ages
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19 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male collegiate athletes aged 19-25 years * Minimum of 3 years of competitive experience in jump-landing sports (e.g., volleyball, basketball, netball) * Training frequency of at least twice per week * No history of back or lower limb injury Exclusion Criteria: * History of major lower limb or back injury requiring surgery * Any medical condition preventing maximal physical effort * Current musculoskeletal pain or injury affecting movement performance
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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