Bone density may influence how athletes land after ACL repair
NCT ID NCT04682392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how bone density affects the way athletes land after ACL reconstruction. Researchers used blood flow restriction to help control bone health in one group. The goal was to see if better bone health leads to more balanced landings and improved performance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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May 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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16 to 22 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction with or without meniscal pathology * MRI confirming ACL tear * Athletes ages 16-22 Exclusion Criteria: * Any Cognitively impaired athletes * Athletes not in age range of 16-22 * Athletes who have additional ligament repair or chondral repair. * Athletes with any weight bearing restrictions greater than 4 weeks. * Athletes with re-tears or history of contralateral ACL tears * Athletes with any systemic neuromuscular or balance disorders will not be allowed * Athletes who do not or are unable to provide consent or assent (with Parental consent). * Pregnant women will be excluded. * Athlete who has previously used Blood Flow Restriction * Athletes who are unable or unwilling to complete all rehabilitation with Parkview Athletic Rehab at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Parkview Athletic Rehab
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805, United States
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