Baseline ACL Injury Risk Screening and Normative Data

NCT ID: NCT06635668

Last Updated: 2026-02-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

5000 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-07-19

Study Completion Date

2033-07-01

Brief Summary

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This is a prospective, observational cohort study aimed at establishing a database of normative biomechanics for healthy athletes and surveying these athletes for one year following baseline testing for the occurrence of new musculoskeletal injuries, with a particular emphasis on ACL injuries.

Detailed Description

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This study is a prospective, observational cohort study aimed at establishing a database of normative biomechanics data for healthy athletes. The primary focus is on quantifying muscle strength, movement patterns, and biomechanics in relation to the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly ACL injuries. The study will also explore the relationship between these biomechanical factors and the occurrence of new injuries over a one-year follow-up period.

The research will involve a large sample size of athletes within the Sanford Health service area, including those participating in organized sports at middle schools, high schools, and universities. Advanced marker less three-dimensional motion capture technology will be employed to gather high-fidelity biomechanical data. This will allow for the development of sophisticated algorithms to assess individual injury risk and facilitate targeted interventions aimed at reducing the likelihood of ACL injuries.

Participants will undergo an injury risk screen, which is a standard component of the athletic camps sponsored by Sanford Sports and Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. This screen includes assessments of muscle strength and movement biomechanics, along with the collection of demographic and sports participation data. Participants will then receive follow-up surveys at six and twelve months to report any new injuries.

The study is designed to provide essential normative data, which is currently lacking, particularly for tests used in the assessment of ACLR patients. This data will enhance clinicians' ability to evaluate a patient's readiness for return to sport by comparing their performance to robust normative values. Additionally, the study will collect data on other risk factors, such as a history of concussions, to better understand the interplay between these factors and biomechanics in ACL injury risk.

By establishing this comprehensive database, the study aims to improve patient care by informing ACL and ACLR treatment and return-to-play guidelines, ultimately reducing the risk of ACL re-injury in athletes.

Conditions

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ACL Injury Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Musculoskeletal Injury

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy athletes participating in formal, organized, competitive sports between the ages of 10 and 65 years old

Exclusion Criteria

* Athletes who are injured at the time of consent and pregnant individuals
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Sanford Health

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Colin Bond, PhD, MBA

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Sanford Health

Locations

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Sanford Health

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Colin Bond, PhD, MBA

Role: CONTACT

701-417-6170

Katie Jensen

Role: CONTACT

605-254-4221

Facility Contacts

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Colin Bond, PhD, MBA

Role: primary

701-417-6170

Other Identifiers

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ACL- BUS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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