Cognitive dual-task training for athletes recovering from ACL surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of cognitive dual-task training on athletes recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It aims to enhance rehabilitation by integrating cognitive tasks with motor skills, addressing the cognitive-motor interference that can lead to reinjury. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving cognitive dual-task training and the other receiving standard physiotherapy. The goal is to improve decision-making and movement patterns before athletes return to high-demand sports.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-40 years old.
* Having suffered an ACL rupture.
* Undergoing a surgical ACL reconstruction in the AZ Delta hospital in Roeselare (Campus Brugsesteenweg).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Revision ACL reconstruction.
* Other severe injuries to the lower limbs within the past year.
* Muscle or neurological disorders affecting lower limb functioning.
* Fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.

Where it's running

• AZ Delta Roeselare (Campus Brugsesteenweg)
  Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Evy Deschaumes, MSc
• Email: evy.deschaumes@ugent.be
• Phone: +32 9 332 5503

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.