Improving recovery after ACL surgery with virtual therapy

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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual psychological intervention (VPI) using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving VPI alongside standard care or a control group receiving only standard care. The study will assess outcomes such as return to sport and overall post-operative recovery over a two-year period. The goal is to determine if the virtual CBT modules can enhance recovery outcomes compared to standard rehabilitation alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over the age of 12 with ACL injuries undergoing ACLR with a Henry Ford Sports Orthopedic Surgeon
* First time ACLR on the injured knee

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing revision ACL surgery
* Concomitant posterior cruciate ligament injury of the involved knee
* Systemic or local infection pre-operatively
* Systemic administration of any type of corticosteroid or immunosuppressive agents within 30 days of surgery
* History of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, or autoimmune diseases
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Henry Ford Health System
  Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas Sean Lynch, MD — Henry Ford Health System
• Study coordinator: Maxim Jani, BS
• Email: mjani1@hfhs.org
• Phone: 2488240579

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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.