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Knee injury study reveals hidden stress in young athletes

NCT ID NCT04649905

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a knee condition called osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) affects the mental health of young athletes aged 11 to 19. Researchers will measure stress and depression levels in 120 patients as they go through standard treatment, either surgery or non-surgical care. The goal is to see if the diagnosis and treatment cause psychological distress and whether that affects their readiness to return to sports.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand the emotional impact of knee OCD on young athletes and improve support during recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures stress levels but does not test any new therapy, so it won't directly change outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Jan 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who meet eligibility criteria presenting to either 1) Boston Children's Sports Medicine and seen by Dr. Matthew Milewski, MD, or Dr. Melissa Christino, MD, with a new diagnosis of an OCD lesion of the knee; or 2) Texas Scottish Rite Hospital's Sports Medicine Clinic and seen by Dr. Henry Ellis, MD, or Dr. Philip Wilson, MD.

Ages

11 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages 11-19 * Diagnosis of knee OCD confirmed by X-ray or MRI Exclusion Criteria: * Had previous surgical treatment for their knee OCD lesion * Received knee OCD non-operative treatment on the ipsilateral side for \>6 months and taken out of sports/physical activities * Guardian not comfortable with child completing survey * Is not fluent in English

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Conditions

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osteochondritis dissecans Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteochondritis dissecans knee Psychological stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

    Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States

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