Have you hurt your Knee? Research Study at UConn aimed at studying new therapies to improve the recovery of neural activity after ACL injury
What is this study about? The University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology is conducting a study to determine whether strength training provided to a single leg can improve neural activity in the thigh muscle of the opposite leg following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. We are motivated to do this work, as changes in neural activity after ACL injury have been identified as a factor that prevents muscle strengthening and leads to poor movement. As such, we think it is critical to find new therapies capable of improving the recovery of neural activity after ACL injury to promote long-term health. We are sending this email out to find individuals who have recently experienced an ACL injury and are between the ages of 14-30.
This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol # H15-294.
What will happen if I choose to participate? If you choose to participate, you will be asked to report for strength training 3 times per week over a period of 8 weeks, starting one week immediately following ACL reconstruction. You will also be asked to report for 2 testing sessions. All testing and training sessions will be conducted in the Human Performance Laboratory and at the Brain Imaging Research Center at the University of Connecticut. Additionally, some participants may be asked to participate in functional magnetic resonance imaging. All participants will receive $14 per testing session in which they participate. Participants will also receive $6 per week of strength training.
What do I do if I want to participate and learn more about the study? Contact Dr. Lindsey Lepley by email (Lindsey.Lepley@uconn.edu) or by phone (860-486-5322).
For more information, contact: Dr. Lindsey Lepley at Lindsey.Lepley@uconn.edu