The effect of targeted exercise on knee-muscle function in patients with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThis RCT is designed to investigate the effect of combined, progressive-resistance and neuromuscular exercises on knee-flexor/extensor strength, in the late rehabilitation phase following ACL reconstruction. Reduced hamstring strength represents a potential risk factor for secondary ACL rupture and accelerated progression of osteoarthritis. If deemed effective, the intervention paradigm introduced in this study may help to improve current treatment strategies in ACL-reconstructed patients.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT02939677 (recruiting). Registered on 20 October 2016. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - January 26, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Crowdsourcing to promote HIV testing among MSM in China: study protocol for a stepped wedge randomized controlled trial
This study will use an adaptation of the stepped wedge, randomized controlled trial design. A total of eight major metropolitan cities in China will be randomized to sequentially initiate interventions at 3-month intervals. The intervention uses crowdsourcing at multiple steps to sustain crowd contribution. Approximately 1280 MSM, who are 16 years of age or over, live in the intervention city, have not been tested for HIV in the past 3 months, and are not living with HIV, will be recruited. Recruitment will take place through banner advertisements on a large gay dating app along with other social media platforms. Partic...
Source: Trials - October 2, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Promoting Influenza Vaccination In General Practice Waiting Rooms
Conditions: Health Behavior; Vaccination; Influenza, Human Intervention: Other: Advertisement Sponsors: Christophe Berkhout; University Hospital, Lille Completed - verified August 2017 (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - August 1, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
