← Back to Clinical Trials
Recruiting NCT05848622

NCT05848622 Gait Rehabilitation to Treat FastOA

◆ AI Clinical Summary
Plain-language summary for patients
Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT05848622
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Condition Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2023-06-13
Primary Completion 2027-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age 35 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Real-time gait biofeedbackSham real-time gait biofeedback

Eligibility Fast-Check

Enter your details for a quick preliminary check. This does not replace medical advice.

What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-13 with a primary completion date of 2027-06.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of real-time gait biofeedback delivered over a 6-week period on early markers of FastOA and conduct 6-week and 6-month follow-up assessments in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Have completed all other formal physical therapy * Are between the ages of 16 and 35 * Underwent an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) between 6 and 60 months prior to enrollment * Demonstrate underloading during gait (vGRF- impact peak \<1.12 x BW) Exclusion Criteria: * A multiple ligament surgery (i.e., PCL) * A lower extremity fracture (i.e., displaced tibial plateau fracture) * Knee osteoarthritis

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Natalia Favoreto, MS

✉ favoreto@med.unc.edu

📞 9199622025

Principal Investigator

Brian Pietrosimone, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05848622 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05848622 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05848622 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at favoreto@med.unc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05848622 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chapel Hill, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05848622 clinical trial?

NCT05848622 is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The principal investigator is Brian Pietrosimone, PhD at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

Related Trials

ClinicalMetric — Independent clinical trial intelligence platform. Not affiliated with NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. FDA, or any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or clinical research organization. Trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not make any treatment, enrollment, or health decisions based solely on information found here — always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Full Disclaimer  ·  Last Reviewed: September 2026  ·  Data Methodology