Pre-surgery exercise to improve tendon, bone, and cartilage recovery after ACL rupture or patellar dislocation

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

Researchers at Peking University Third Hospital will provide a course of preoperative exercise rehabilitation to young adults with ACL rupture or patellar dislocation who are scheduled for first-time unilateral ACL reconstruction. Participants will receive exercise rehabilitation or routine preoperative care, and outcomes will be measured before and after reconstruction. The protocol tracks knee bone mineral density, tendon–bone healing, bone tunnel changes, muscle strength, proprioception, gait characteristics, and cartilage changes using imaging and functional testing. Results will compare structural and functional recovery between the rehabilitation and routine-care groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18\~40 years old, diagnosed ACL rupture or Patellar Dislocation by MRI;
2. The first unilateral ligamenta reconstruction at our hospital;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Be older than 40 years, or less than 18 years old
2. Severe injury to other knee ligaments
3. History of knee trauma

Where it's running

• Peking University Third Hospital
  Beijing, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Shuang Ren
• Email: xixishuang123@126.com
• Phone: 17610252992

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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.