Status:

COMPLETED

Neuromuscular Control in Individuals Following ACL-Reconstruction

Lead Sponsor:

University of Virginia

Conditions:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the neurophysiological contributors to muscle function following ACL Reconstruction and the influence of motor control biofeedback exercise on measures of m...

Detailed Description

1. Pre-treatment neuromuscular assessment Cortical Active Motor Threshed We will measure motor evoked potentials with the use of a Transcranial magnetic stimulator (MagStim model 200, Magstim Co., Ltd...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Ages 18-45
  • At the time point of return to play progression following ACL Reconstruction
  • Physically active individuals based on current ACSM guidelines of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity daily physical activity three days a week)

Exclusion

  • Subjects who are known to be pregnant (self-reported)
  • Subjects diagnosed with malignancy
  • Subjects with serious infection near the lower limb
  • Subjects with known muscular abnormalities
  • History of cardiopulmonary disorder
  • Subjects with a previous history of stroke
  • History of neurological or psychiatric disorders including poorly controlled migraine headaches, seizure disorder, history or immediate family history of seizures and/or epilepsy
  • Subjects with any type of neuropathy (numbness and tingling)
  • Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson's Disease
  • Implanted biomedical device (active or inactive implants (including device leads), including deep brain stimulators, cochlear implants, and vagus nerve stimulators)
  • History of skull fracture
  • Subjects who have any metal implants anywhere in their head, neck or shoulders
  • Patients taking any medications, which may influence cortical excitability, which could influence neurophysiologic measures) and affect objective clinical data (e.g. antispastics, anxiolytics, hypnotics, ant-epileptics)
  • Subjects who are prescribed medications which may influence cortical excitability, which could influence neurophysiologic measures) and affect objective clinical data (e.g. antispastics, anxiolytics, hypnotics, ant-epileptics), will not be able to remain in the study.
  • Unable to provide consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04495075

Start Date

March 1 2019

End Date

March 1 2020

Last Update

July 31 2020

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903