Assessing knee recovery in athletes after ACL surgery
Knee Functionality Recovery Indicators in Athletes Submitted to Ligamentoplasty of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
This study is testing how well athletes recover their knee function after ACL surgery to create better recovery plans for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade da Coruña Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lisboa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06050005 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the functionality of athletes recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery by using various functional tests and assessment scales. It will involve a quasi-experimental, quantitative approach to analyze changes in knee functionality at different recovery stages. The study will compare results from functional tests like the Star Excursion Balance Test and Lateral Step Down Test with established measurement instruments such as the Knee and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score and the Return to Sport After Injury Scale. The goal is to develop tailored recovery strategies that align with the specific needs of athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are athletes aged 18 and older who are beginning physiotherapy for ACL surgery recovery.
Not a fit: Patients with bilateral injuries, significant comorbidities, or previous surgeries on the knee may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery strategies for athletes recovering from ACL injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using functional assessments for ACL recovery, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Start of physiotherapy in the preoperative context and continuation of recovery up to 2 weeks after surgery; age equal to or greater than 18 years; With or without meniscal injury; Be able to correctly fill in the assessment instruments and complete the Informed Consent Form; Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant bilateral injury/history of surgery or contralateral dysfunction; meniscal suture; cartilaginous injury; injury to the internal lateral ligament, external lateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament; concomitant intra and extra-articular plastic surgery; individuals with recent heart disease, intermittent claudication, neuropathies and cognitive alterations.
Where this trial is running
Lisboa
- Clínica São João de Deus — Lisboa, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sérgio Loureiro Nuno, MSc
- Email: sergio.nuno@udc.es
- Phone: 00351911713133
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.