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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05968729
Assessment of Gait Adaptation Due to an Asymmetric Walking Protocol
July 27, 2023 updated by: Kristin Morgan, University of Connecticut
The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative research-focused study to evaluate the effectiveness of how purposefully induced asymmetric walking protocols restore healthy, symmetric limb loading in individuals following post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery.
Additionally, computational modeling and machine learning to model knee loading in the clinic to determine the optimal asymmetric walking protocol to restore healthy gait in post-ACLR individuals.
Study Overview
Status
Recruiting
Conditions
Detailed Description
This is an intervention study in which participants will be randomized as to the order in which each of the two sessions are completed.
Forty post-ACLR will who present with between-limb gait differences will perform two asymmetric walking sessions where they will walk with between-limb gait speed differences of 0.25 m/s and 0.50 m/s at three 15-minute intervals to evaluate the restoration of healthy gait.
Post-ACLR participants will perform an asymmetric walking intervention protocol session on two different days.
On one day they will perform the protocol with a 0.25 m/s between-limb difference and on a separate day they will perform the protocol with a 0.50 m/s between limb difference.
For the 0.25 m/s condition, one limb will be set to 1.0 m/s and the other 1.25 m/s (i.e., 1.0 m/s - 1.25 m/s).
Similarly, for the 0.50 m/s condition, one limb will be set to 1.0 m/s and the other 1.50 m/s (i.e., 1.0 m/s - 1.50 m/s).
Each participant will perform both the 0.25 m/s and 0.50 m/s protocols on separate days, and we will randomize who performs which protocol first or second.
At least 3 weeks must pass between the two one-day sessions.
Patient-specific simulations will be generated in OpenSim for each of the 40 post-ACLR individuals to assess differences in knee joint loading.
Together with machine learning, these models will help evaluate the effectiveness of the asymmetric walking protocol in reducing detrimental knee loading.
The study team hypothesizes that the 0.50 m/s perturbation will produce a larger reduction in between-limb asymmetry than the 0.25 m/s perturbation and reduce detrimental knee loading.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
40
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Kristin Morgan, PhD
- Phone Number: 860-486-8118
- Email: kristin.2.morgan@uconn.edu
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Noah Davidson, BS
- Phone Number: 860-486-8118
- Email: noah.davidson@uconn.edu
Study Locations
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Connecticut
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Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269
- Recruiting
- University of Connecticut
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Contact:
- Kristin Morgan, PhD
- Phone Number: 860-486-8118
- Email: kristin.2.morgan@uconn.edu
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Able to read and speak English
- Age 18 - 30 years old
- Undergone ACLR surgery at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute
- Must not have any concomitant surgeries or injuries
- Must be cleared to return-to-sport by a physician after they have completed rehabilitation
- Must be within 1 month of having been cleared for return-to-sport
- Must present with between-limb gait differences in load rate greater than 10%
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants who have any recent inflammation, bleeding disorders, active bleeding, or infection within the lower limbs.
- History of injuries to their patellar tendon
- Cannot walk for extended periods of time
- Cannot have had any back and/or lower extremity injury that affects their ability to move.
- Cannot have difficulty or pain with walking, raising your arms, jogging, or jumping
- Must not be allergic to tape.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Basic Science
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: 0.25 m/s asymmetric session first
Participants will perform three 15-minute sessions of walking with a 0.25 m/s asymmetric walking gait speed difference where one limb is set at 1.0 m/s and the other limb is set at 1.25 m/s.
Each of these sessions will be followed by 5-minute de-adaptation sessions where they will perform a symmetric walking trial at 1.0 m/s.
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Participants will first perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.25 m/s on day one.
On the second day, participants will perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.50 m/s.
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Active Comparator: 0.50 m/s asymmetric walking session first
Participants will perform three 15-minute sessions of walking with a 0.50 m/s asymmetric walking gait speed difference where one limb is set at 1.0 m/s and the other limb is set at 1.5 m/s.
Each of these sessions will be followed by 5-minute de-adaptation sessions where they will perform a symmetric walking trial at 1.0 m/s.
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Participants will first perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.50 m/s on day one.
On the second day, participants will perform an asymmetric walking trial where the between-limb gait speed difference is 0.25 m/s.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in Loading Rate
Time Frame: Screening, Baseline, and Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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The rate at which the force is generated (Body Weight/sec).
A decrease in loading rate would suggest that the participants adopted improved motor control while an increase would reflect impaired of motor control.
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Screening, Baseline, and Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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Change in Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force
Time Frame: Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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The largest force (newtons) produced during stance.
An increase in force would that the participants are not properly engaging their muscles to control their movement.
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Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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Change in Stride Time
Time Frame: Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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The time (seconds) measure from initial contact on the foot to the next initial contact on the same foot.
A reduction in stride time would indicate that the participants are walking faster and more comfortable applying force to their limb during walking.
An increase in walking speed, suggests that the participants are uncomfortable applying force to their limb.
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Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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Change in Knee Loading
Time Frame: Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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The forces (newtons) experienced at the knee.
An increase in knee loading would indicate that they participants are unable to properly support their knee during walking, while a reduction in knee loads would indicate the participants are engaging the appropriate muscles to support their knee during walking.
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Baseline, Post-Treatment (immediately following the completion of the second session)
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kristin Morgan, PhD, University of Connecticut
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
September 1, 2022
Primary Completion (Estimated)
July 31, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
July 31, 2027
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
July 19, 2023
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 27, 2023
First Posted (Actual)
August 1, 2023
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
August 1, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 27, 2023
Last Verified
July 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- H21-0176
- K01AR079043 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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