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How Knee Joint Movement Affects Cartilage Strain and Arthritis Risk

The purpose of this study is to quantify knee cartilage strain using a continuous x-ray.

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

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What will be asked of you

If you agree to participate in this study, you will attend up to two sessions, each lasting up to 3 hours. During the visit(s), you will walk on a treadmill for around 60 minutes in total in the Applied Biomechanics Laboratory in Mary Ellen Jones Building with or without gait biofeedback. Individuals will be asked to obtain a knee CT and a pre/post MRI. We will collect motion, ground reaction force, cartilage strain, joint loading, and muscle activation with biomechanical equipment. This study does involve small doses of radiation which we focus on keeping the lowest radiation exposure possible.

Incentives

$50 dollars upon completion

In-person visits:
2
Total length of participation:
2 visits each 3 hours

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • Have undergone a standardized bone-patellar-tendon-bone ACLR autograft;
  • Are 6-12 months post primary ACLR
  • Cleared to return to all normal activates

Not eligible if:

  • Require an assistive aid during walking
  • Require use of knee brace during walking
  • Pregnant

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Mary Ellen Jones Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
116 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jason Franz
Biomedical Engineering - Undergraduate

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Heart and Circulation
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Injury/Injury Prevention
Wellness and Lifestyle

IRB Number

25-0512

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