Pre-surgery strength program for adults with ACL tears

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

Adults awaiting ACL reconstruction are randomly assigned to a 9-week progressive resistance training program or to usual preoperative exercises delivered in outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The resistance program uses three progressive 3-week blocks with exercises performed close to failure to increase knee extensor and flexor maximal strength and induce hypertrophy. The trial recruits patients scheduled for ACLR at least 10 weeks out who have a medical prescription for prehabilitation and can attend one of the participating clinics. Primary aims are to increase muscle strength and volume prior to surgery to optimize postoperative recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being over 18 years
* A first episode of an ACL injury
* An ACLR scheduled at least 10 weeks later, with a surgical technique using hamstring, gracilis, or quadriceps/patellar tendon autograft
* A minimum passive range of motion of the knee between 10° of extension deficit, and 80° of flexion
* A medical prescription for prehabilitation
* Possibility to attend prehabilitation program and post-ACLR rehabilitation in one of the 15 clinics

Where it's running

• University Hospital - Laboratoire "Motricité, Interactions, Performance" (UR 4334)
  Nantes, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Antoine FROUIN
• Email: Antoine.Frouin1@univ-nantes.fr
• Phone: +33 02 53 48 28 35

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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.