Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating the Turkish Tegner Activity Score for knee injuries

Official title: The Turkish Version of the Tegner Activity Score: Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability

Run by Kırklareli University · NCT06571240 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a Turkish version of an activity score to see if it accurately reflects how active people are after knee surgery for ligament injuries.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment69 (estimated)
SponsorKırklareli University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 6, 2025
Main results expectedApril 2027
Study endsApril 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06571240 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for surgery due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Probably not a fit

Patients with metabolic or autoimmune diseases, those undergoing revision surgeries, or individuals with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Tegner Activity Score in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It will evaluate whether this scale accurately reflects patient activity levels and determine its minimal clinically important difference and substantial clinical benefit values. The study will involve collecting data from participants who meet specific eligibility criteria, focusing on their experiences and outcomes related to knee injuries.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable tool for assessing activity levels in Turkish-speaking patients with knee injuries, leading to better treatment and rehabilitation strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in validating activity scores in different languages, suggesting that this approach may yield useful results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* to be over 18 years old
* to undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament

Exclusion Criteria:

* to have metabolic or autoimmune diseases
* to undergo revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery or anterior cruciate ligament repair
* to have cognitive issues that will hinder the completion of the study forms
* to lack sufficient proficiency in Turkish

Where it's running

  • Gazi Üniversitesi Hastanesi
    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.