Mindfulness intervention for recovery after ACL reconstruction
Official title: The Psychological Impact of Mindfulness Intervention to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06382324 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if mindfulness practices can help people recovering from ACL surgery feel less pain and anxiety while getting back to sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Keelung, Taiwan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 23, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 31, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06382324 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery within the past month and have no prior experience with mindfulness practices.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those who have previously been exposed to mindfulness interventions 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 study investigates the psychological impact of mindfulness practices on patients recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. It aims to address the common postoperative challenges such as pain, muscle tension, and anxiety about returning to sports. The intervention includes mindfulness techniques like body scan and listening to light music, targeting patients within the first month post-surgery who have no prior mindfulness experience. By focusing on psychological factors, the study seeks to improve recovery outcomes and enhance the return-to-sport rates for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the psychological well-being and recovery outcomes for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of combining mindfulness with ACL recovery is novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in using mindfulness for pain management and psychological support in various medical conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Within the first month after ACL reconstruction without mindfulness practice experience Exclusion Criteria: * below 18 years old, previous exposure to mindfulness intervention
Where it's running
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ChangGungMH
Keelung, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jain-Hong Chen
- Email: psydr.jc@gmail.com
- Phone: 096-130-7506
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.