Examining stress responses to virtual risky movements after ACL surgery
Stress Response to Virtual Exposure to Risky Movements After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation and Its Relationship With Kinesiophobia
This study tests how male athletes who had ACL surgery react to stressful movements in virtual reality to see how it affects their recovery and confidence in returning to sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Ege University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İzmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT05929261 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the physiological stress responses of male patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery when exposed to risky athletic movements through virtual reality. Participants will have completed their rehabilitation and will be assessed for their functional performance in relation to their stress responses. The study aims to understand the connection between kinesiophobia and stress in athletes returning to sports that involve cutting and landing motions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include male athletes aged 18 and older who have undergone isolated unilateral ACL reconstruction and are cleared for unrestricted physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced reinjury during rehabilitation or have other knee-related injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve rehabilitation strategies and psychological support for athletes recovering from ACL injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach to studying stress responses in ACL recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Study Group: * 18 years or older * Male gender * Having history of isolated unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery * Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity after having at least 6-months of rehabilitation following surgery * Willing to return to sports that require cutting and landing motions * Not having any sports injuries past three months * Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery other than ACL reconstruction surgery Inclusion Criteria for Control Group: * 18 years or older * Male gender * Playing sports that require cutting and landing motions * Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity * Not having any sports injuries past three months * Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery Exclusion Criteria for Study Group: * Having a reinjury during rehabilitation * Having multiple ligament injuries before the surgery * Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis * Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury * Diagnosed with meniscus tear Exclusion Criteria for Control Group: * Diagnosed with ACL injury * Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis * Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury * Diagnosed with meniscus tear
Where this trial is running
İzmir
- Ege University Faculty of Medicine — İzmir, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ogun Koyagasioglu, MD
- Email: ogunkoyagasioglu@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 232 390 23 78
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.