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Study Details

Thigh Muscle Changes Following Knee Injury and Surgery

(IRB#: IRB_00165256)

The purpose of this study is to learn more about muscle function after joint injury of the knee. Including the characteristics of muscle changes and whether it is related to how the muscle functions (strength). The information may improve health care and quality of life for people following knee injuries. People will have medical procedures done to see an image of the leg and strength of the leg and have a biopsy (taking a small sample of tissue out of the muscle). Healthy people will attend in person at the study clinic for about 3 hours. People planning to have surgery for the medical condition will attend 3 study visits for a total of about 4-6 hours over 4 months. People will be paid for participation.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Healthy Volunteers
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 18 to 30 or 40 to 64 years old
  • Healthy or planning to have surgery
  • Physically active or active before injury
  • Attend in person at the study clinic

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prior lower body surgery
  • Infection near the lower leg
  • Musculoskeletal (muscle and bone movement) disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinsons disease
  • Pregnant

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Stephan Bodkin

stephan.bodkin@utah.edu

  8012136559

IRB#: IRB_00165256

PI: Stephan Bodkin

Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY - COH

Approval Date: 2024-04-24 06:00:00

Study Categories: Bone and Muscle Studies

Specialties: Orthopaedic Surgery

Last Updated: 6/8/23