Motor imagery training for football players recovering from ACL surgery
The Effect of Motor Imagery Training on Knee Functions and Kinesiophobia in Football Players With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
NA · Kutahya Health Sciences University · NCT06594497
This study is testing if adding motor imagery training to regular physiotherapy helps football players recover better after ACL surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 88 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06594497 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves volunteer participants who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a group receiving conventional physiotherapy or a group receiving conventional physiotherapy combined with kinesthetic motor imagery training. The effectiveness of these interventions will be evaluated using various assessments, including knee function, reaction time, kinesiophobia, and autonomic functions, with measurements taken after six weeks. The study aims to determine if adding motor imagery training enhances recovery outcomes for ACL repair patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have undergone ACL repair surgery and have no prior experience with motor imagery training.
Not a fit: Patients with previous experience in motor imagery techniques or those with orthopedic or neurological issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve rehabilitation outcomes and recovery times for patients recovering from ACL injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific combination of interventions used in this study, similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament repair, * Individuals who have no experience in this type of training, * Not having any vision, hearing, or speech problems that would prevent the tests from being performed. * Individuals who agree to the purposes of this study and to participate voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Have previous experience in Motor Imagery techniques or training, * Having any orthopedic problem that prevents walking, * Having a history of neurological disease, * People being treated with any medication that affects the central nervous system
Where this trial is running
Kütahya
- Kutahya Health Sciences University — Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Meltem Işıntaş
- Email: meltem.isintas@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: +902742652031
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.
Conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries