Balance and body awareness after ACL surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how your body's sense of balance (called proprioception) changes after ACL surgery. Researchers want to understand how your brain adapts to help you recover better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 40 years old.
- You have a torn ACL and are scheduled for surgery to repair it.
- You can stand still on both feet with your eyes closed without help.
- You have not had any recent (within the last 3 months) leg injury (other than your ACL) or a nerve/muscle problem that affects balance.
- You do not have a skin allergy to medical tape or adhesive products.
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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