Graded Exposure and Mindfulness Meditation for Patients Post-ACL Reconstruction (NCT05949177)
The GEMM Trial: Graded Exposure and Mindfulness Meditation for Patients Post- ACL Reconstruction
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To evaluate the effect of graded exposure and mindfulness meditation after ACLR, the investigators will determine the effect of graded exposure and mindfulness meditation to 1) decrease self-reported injury-related fear and reinjury anxiety, and 2) improve lower extremity reaction time when compared to a waitlist control group.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Woollen Gymnasium, 300 South Road — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Age range: 14 Years to 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Graded Exposure and Mindfulness Meditation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Waitlist Control (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Woollen Gymnasium, 300 South Road — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 445-1500
Email: sbaez@unc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.