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.
研究概览
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条件
研究类型
注册 (实际的)
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习地点
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Copenhagen、丹麦、2400
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Building 8
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
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
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:治疗
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:无(打开标签)
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Chronic Exercise
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Exercise
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实验性的:Acute Early onset of rehabilitation
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Early onset of rehabilitation
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实验性的:Chronic control
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Control
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实验性的:Acute Delayed onset of rehabilitation
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Delayed onset of rehabilitation
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Return to full physical activity
大体时间: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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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Magnetic resonance images
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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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其他结果措施
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Pain score on the Visual Analog Scale
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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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合作者和调查者
出版物和有用的链接
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始
初级完成 (实际的)
研究完成 (实际的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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