Status: Recruiting
Quadriceps Motor Unit Adaptation to Simulated Knee Injury
This study investigates how simulated knee injury-via artificial joint effusion or deafferentation-affects quadriceps motor unit behavior in healthy young adults. Participants will complete neuromuscular testing during a single 2-hour lab session. This research seeks to improve understanding of muscle inhibition and inform interventions after real-world knee trauma.
Participants needed: 45
Trial details
Phase: Early Phase 1Age: 18-30Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of Central FloridaUpdated: May 1, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Age 18-30 years [+2]
Lower limb surgery or significant injury in past 2 years [+6]