Exercise program for knee injuries including ACL tear
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a sports rehabilitation (exercise) program for people with both an ACL tear and kneecap cartilage damage. The goal is to see if a structured exercise plan can improve knee function and reduce pain, helping you recover without surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You must have a confirmed first-time tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in one knee.
- You must also have damage to the cartilage behind your kneecap, causing pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest.
- You must not have had any prior knee surgery or have other conditions like tumors or rheumatoid arthritis.
- You must be willing to participate in a rehabilitation (exercise) program and follow up regularly.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and your weight must be within a certain range (BMI between 18.5 and 35).
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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