Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have signed and dated a consent form to take part in the study (for children, both a signed assent from the child and a permission form from a parent or guardian are required)
- People who had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (knee surgery to repair a torn ACL) between 6 and 60 months before joining the study
- People who are willing to follow all study procedures and lifestyle requirements for the full duration of the study
- People who have finished all other formal physiotherapy and exercise programs related to their knee surgery, and who will not be doing any other formal therapy for their knee during the study
- People who have received clearance from their doctor for unrestricted physical activity
- People who own a smartphone
- People who take fewer than 8,000 steps per day during the study's initial screening phase, as measured by a physical activity monitor called the Actigraph Link
Who may not be able to join:
- People who had a second ACL reconstruction surgery because a previous ACL graft failed or was re-injured
- People who needed surgery on more than one knee ligament at the time of their ACL injury
- People who suffered a broken bone in their leg or foot during their ACL injury
- People who have previously been diagnosed with a condition that affects the joints in either knee, such as knee osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis
- People who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 4 months
- People with a body mass index (BMI) of 36 or higher (a measure of body weight relative to height)
- People who are unable to speak English
- People who have a cochlear implant (a device surgically placed in the ear to assist with hearing)
- People who have metal in their body, such as metal fragments, shrapnel, permanent make-up, or body piercings that cannot be removed
- People who experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
- People with a history of seizures
- People who have a pacemaker (a small device placed in the chest to help control heartbeat)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Caroline Lisee, PhD, University of Georgia
Phone: 706-542-7137
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
T2 relaxation times in the medial femoral condyle; T2 relaxation times in the lateral femoral condyle; T2 relaxation times in the medial tibial condyle; T2 relaxation times in the lateral tibial condyle; Change in T2 relaxation times in the medial femoral condyle; Change in T2 relaxation times in the lateral femoral condyle; Change in T2 relaxation times in the medial tibial condyle; Change T2 relaxation times in the lateral tibial condyle; Average cartilage strain in the medial femoral condyle; Average cartilage strain in the lateral femoral condyle; Average cartilage strain in the medial tib...
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 9 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.