se of the Auditory Biofeedback system to improve a patient*s partial weight bearing compliance: a feasibility study

Completed

• Conditions: Anterior Cruciate ligament reconstruction; 10005942; 10005944

• Registration Number: NL-OMON41762
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

- Patients recovering from ACL reconstruction
- Younger than 65 years of age
- Able to walk with crutches
- Able to speak Dutch

Exclusion Criteria

- Significant orthopeadic disturbances or pain
- serious co-morbidities
- Clinically significant hearing problems
- Clinically significant neurological problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p> The percentage of incorrect steps, exceeding the maximum or minimum allowed<br /><br>load, will be used to determine the difference in a patient's partial weight<br /><br>bearig compliance with and without the use of the Auditory BioFeedback (ABF)<br /><br>device. The timedifference between warning signals will be used to determine<br /><br>the learning curve by use of the ABF device.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>After the second session an interview will be performed, to give an indication<br /><br>of the user's opinion about the auditory feeback in general and about the use<br /><br>of the auditory biofeedback device. </p><br>