- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT02152098
Skeletal Muscle Strain Injuries and the Connective Tissue: Characterization, Recovery and Optimal Treatment
Firstly, the investigators aim to study the biochemical, structural and functional changes associated with acute muscle strain injury in the acute phase and during rehabilitation in vivo. Specific factors present after the injury and their effects on connective tissue cells will be examined in vitro.
Secondly, the investigators will investigate individuals with chronic pain, scar tissue and inferior function after a previous muscle strain injury and test a specific rehabilitation program to alleviate pain and disabilities associated with the preceding muscle injury. The investigators have the following hypotheses:
- Humoral growth factors and pro-inflammatory macrophages released into the injured area post strain injury stimulate formation of connective tissue in vitro.
- Early onset of rehabilitation will be superior to a delayed start of rehabilitation for the healing process, in regards to structural improvement of tissue and better clinical function.
- Scar tissue following a muscle strain injury is characterized by disorganized structure of connective tissue.
- Mechanical loading in the form of heavy eccentric muscle activity for 12 weeks will lead to a local re-modeling of scar tissue, and result in improved function and reduced symptoms in patients with chronic pain and impaired function after a previous muscle injury.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Copenhagen, Denmark, 2400
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Building 8
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute muscle strain injury
- Chronic muscle strain injury
- Age above 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Daily intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within three months prior to the injury
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Connective tissue and/or rheumatic diseases
- Any observed organ dysfunctions
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Chronic Exercise
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Exercise
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Experimental: Acute Early onset of rehabilitation
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Early onset of rehabilitation
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Experimental: Chronic control
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Control
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Experimental: Acute Delayed onset of rehabilitation
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Delayed onset of rehabilitation
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Return to full physical activity
Time Frame: Baseline; Up to 30 weeks (estimated time frame maximum)
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First time the subject is fully fit to take part in all types of physical activity post injury;
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Baseline; Up to 30 weeks (estimated time frame maximum)
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Magnetic resonance images
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Size of injured tissue; Size and location of hematoma; Measurement of muscle perfusion (indication of metabolic activity)
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Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Ultrasound images
Time Frame: Baseline, 7-14 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Size and location of injury
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Baseline, 7-14 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Ultrasound images
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks
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Volume of hematoma
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Baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks
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Strength measurements
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Strength tests of injured muscle group compared to healthy muscle group on contralateral leg
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Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months
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Structural changes of tissue
Time Frame: Baseline, 12 weeks
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Evaluation of tissue samples from injured muscle before and after rehabilitation program
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Baseline, 12 weeks
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Aspiration and characterization of inter-/ intramuscular fluid in the injured muscle
Time Frame: Baseline, 3 -14 days
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The aspirated fluid (hematoma/exudate) will be analyzed for released humoral factors, cell types present and its effect on human fibroblast proliferation
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Baseline, 3 -14 days
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Pain score on the Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 weeks
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Each subject is asked to rate his/ her pain level on the Visual Analog Scale during each rehabilitation session at a pre-defined time points during the work-out.
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Baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 weeks
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Injury screening questionnaire
Time Frame: Baseline, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 weeks, 6 and 12 months
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Each subject is asked to fill out a questionnaire to record the impact of the injury on his/her physical activity and activities of daily living.
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Baseline, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 weeks, 6 and 12 months
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Rehabilitation registration
Time Frame: Baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 weeks
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Each subject is asked to keep a regular training diary of his/ her rehabilitation progress.
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Baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Publications and helpful links
Study record dates
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Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- MI-114
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