Had ACL reconstruction surgery?
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We wanted to let you know about a University of British Columbia study that is evaluating exercise programs to help people boost their recovery from an ACL reconstruction surgery and reduce their risk for future knee osteoarthritis.
The SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) clinical trial team includes patients, healthcare providers and researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy at UBC led by Dr. Jackie Whittaker (Principal Investigator).
They are currently recruiting 170 people between the ages of 16 and 35 who are between 9-36 months post-ACL reconstruction.
Quick study overview
- What treatment will people receive? Participants will be randomized (flip of a coin) to receive one of two virtual 6-month exercise programs that focus on improving knee health after an ACL reconstruction.
- Is there in-person testing? Yes, participants will have to go the research team’s lab at UBC at the start of the study and then again at 6, 12 and 24 months after that. Testing will take ~90 minutes and includes knee muscle strength testing (Biodex), body composition testing and a knee MRI. Parking is paid for.
- Who should participate? People between the ages of 16-35 and who are between 9-36 months post- ACL reconstruction surgery may be eligible.
This is a great opportunity for people to learn how to look after their knee long term.
There is no cost to participate in the study. Participants receive free physiotherapy, activity monitor, exercise resistance tubing set (up to 100lbs of resistance), muscle strength and body composition testing, and knee MRI scans (3 over 2 years). Participants will also receive an honorarium of up to $100.If you have any questions, you can also contact the team at SOAR@arthritisresearch.ca
