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ACL Research Study

The primary purpose of this research study is to better understand the risk factors for secondary ACL injuries. The findings from this research will be used to develop a predictive model that can better assess secondary ACL injury risk and ultimately, can be used to inform clinical return to sport decisions.

Age & Gender

13 years ~ 25 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

This one-time study visit will last approximately 90 minutes and consist of thigh muscle strength testing and double and single leg hop performance using wearable insoles in your shoes. You will then be asked to complete questionnaires about your knee and daily activities. Upon completion of the initial visit, you will receive $50 followed by $15 for each monthly follow-up questionnaires over the course of 18 months.

Incentives

$50 online gift card, up to $320

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
18

Total length of participation:
18 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

you have undergone a primary ACL reconstruction
you are between the ages of 13 and 25 years old
you have been cleared by your surgeon to return to full sport participation

Not eligible if:

you have not had an ACL reconstruction
you are not between the ages of 13 and 25 years
you have not been cleared by your surgeon to return to full sport participation
you have had more than one ACL reconstruction
you have experienced post-operative complications that required additional surgical intervention

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Devin Kelly
orthoresearch@med.unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

UNC Health at Carolina Pointe II
6011 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Joseph Hart
Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Injury/Injury Prevention

IRB Number

22-0256

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