Gait Retraining to Reduce Joint Loading, Inflammation, and PTOA Risk



Status:Not yet recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 40
Updated:6/16/2018
Start Date:September 1, 2018
End Date:December 31, 2022
Contact:Jennifer Hledik, PhD
Email:jerhart@stanford.edu
Phone:650-493-5000

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Novel Strategies to Combat Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis (PTOA): Gait Retraining to Reduce Joint Loading, Inflammation, and PTOA Risk

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.


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
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