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Gait Retraining to Reduce Joint Loading, Inflammation, and PTOA Risk
Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT03551678
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine changes to knee joint loading, biological markers,
and cartilage structure following a novel active feedback gait retraining program in anterior
cruciate ligament reconstructed patients.
Official Title
Novel Strategies to Combat Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA): Gait Retraining to Reduce Joint Loading, Inflammation, and PTOA Risk
Stanford Investigator(s)
Constance Chu, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18-40 years
- history of primary ACLR with or without meniscal repair
- full weight-bearing status
- neutral to varus knee alignment
- plans to remain in the area for at least 8 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) radiographic grade > 2
- additional injury or surgery to the involved knee
- BMI >30 kg/m2
- use of walking, orthopedic, or prosthetic assistive device
- pregnancy
- inability to have MRI
Intervention(s):
device: Active feedback gait retraining
Recruiting
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305