Stopping knee arthritis after an ACL tear
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a home exercise program to prevent knee arthritis after an ACL tear. If you had ACL surgery 9 to 36 months ago and still have some knee symptoms, this program may help protect your knee in the long run.
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Who can take part
- You live in British Columbia, Canada.
- You are between 16 and 35 years old.
- You had your first ACL reconstruction surgery 9 to 36 months ago, and it was done within 12 months of your injury.
- You are not currently getting knee care from a health or fitness provider, and you have no surgeries planned that would interfere with exercise.
- Your knee still bothers you enough to score below 79 on a knee function questionnaire.
- You have daily access to email and a computer with internet, and you are willing to wear an activity tracker.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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