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Gait and Cartilage Strain Study

In this study, we want to learn about the effects of different kinds of force on the knee when walking on a treadmill. We will do this by looking at MRI images of knee cartilage in people with a history of ACL reconstruction. *This study is a collaboration with the UNC Sports Medicine Institute*

I'm interested

Age & Gender

16 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

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

There are 4 visits for this study. At your first visit, we will collect some basic information about your walking movement patterns and make sure you are able to take part in the study. At the following 3 visits, you will have an MRI scan of your knee before and after walking on a treadmill for about 30 minutes. During your final session, we will also teach you how to change the load you place on your knee while walking on the treadmill.

Incentives

$100 for completing all sessions

In-person visits:
4

Total length of participation:
2-4 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Individuals with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
You are between ages of 16 and 35 years old
You completed all forms of formal physical therapy

Not eligible if:

You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Visit Study Website

Primary Visit Location

MOTION Science Institute
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

Biomedical Research Imaging Center
Marsico Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Brian Pietrosimone
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Injury/Injury Prevention
Minority Health
Pain
Physical Disability
Wellness and Lifestyle
Surgery and post-operative healing
Women's Health
Men's Health
Movement
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

25-0424

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