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Treadmill trick may boost ACL recovery

NCT ID NCT06529679

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether walking on a treadmill with belts moving at different speeds can improve how the knee loads weight after ACL reconstruction. Thirty-two participants who had ACL surgery within the past 10 months walked on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Researchers measured changes in knee joint forces to see if this simple exercise could help restore normal walking patterns.

What this could mean

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Active substance
split-belt treadmill training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple treadmill exercise to help people recover better after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants. It only looks at short-term effects, so long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 14-45 years * suffered an acute, complete ACL rupture as confirmed by MRI and physical exam * have undergone ACL reconstruction w autograft within the past 10 months * willingness to participate in testing and follow-up as outlined in the protocol * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * inability to provide written informed consent * female subjects who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant (self-reported) * previous ACL injury * previous surgery to either knee * bony fracture accompanying ACL injury * patients who experienced a knee dislocation * patients who had their ACL reconstructed with an allograft * patients who underwent a multi-ligamentous and/or staged ACL reconstruction

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACL Acl injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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