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Sleep after ACL Reconstruction

The purpose of this study is to characterize sleep and to examine the associations between sleep and psychological outcomes after ACL reconstruction

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
  • Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
  • Weekend hours, if needed
  • Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

If you agree to participate in our research study, you will be asked to come to the Psychology of Sport Injury Lab in Fetzer Hall on UNC at Chapel Hill's campus for an initial testing session. This session will include screening, assessments, and smart ring sleep tracker set up. The purpose of the initial assessment and screening session (~1 hour) is to explain the study, ensure you meet all inclusion criteria, complete questionnaires about your knee health. We will also set up the Oura ring on your phone. You will wear the ring for a total of 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, you will return to the PSI Lab for your post assessment to return the ring and complete questionnaires (~1 hour). At this visit, you will be scheduled for a virtual interview that will be 30-45 minutes.

Incentives

$80 cash or gift card

In-person visits:
2
Phone or online visits:
1
Total length of participation:
4 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • recent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Not eligible if:

  • within 1-month post-ACLR
  • after 3-months post-ACLR

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Woollen Gymnasium
300 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Caitlin Brinkman
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Mental and Emotional Health
Pain
Sleep
Wellness and Lifestyle
Surgery and post-operative healing
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

23-2809

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