Proprioceptive exercises to aid recovery after ACL surgery
Investigation of the Effects of Proprioceptive Exercises on Balance, Kinesiophobia, and Functionality After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Uskudar University · NCT07333092
This trial will see if adding proprioceptive exercises to standard balance training helps people aged 20–40 during the early rehab period after ACL surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sanliurfa) |
| Trial ID | NCT07333092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults aged 20–40 in their second week of rehabilitation after ACL surgery will perform supervised exercises three times per week for 12 weeks, with one group doing the hospital's usual balance program and the other group receiving additional proprioceptive exercises. Baseline and end-of-study measures include the Y-Balance Test for balance, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale for fear of movement, and the Lysholm Knee Score for knee function, plus a sociodemographic form. The independent variable is the addition versus non-addition of proprioceptive exercises, and outcomes will be compared using statistical tests. Patients with concomitant meniscus or medial collateral ligament injuries are excluded from participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people aged 20–40 who are in the second week of rehabilitation following ACL surgery and do not have concomitant meniscal or medial collateral ligament injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with a concomitant meniscus or medial collateral ligament injury, those still in the first week of rehabilitation, or people outside the 20–40 age range are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding proprioceptive exercises could improve balance, reduce fear of movement, and speed functional recovery after ACL surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research on proprioceptive and neuromuscular training after ACL reconstruction has shown improvements in balance and function, although reported effect sizes vary across studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Being between 20-40 years of age * Having undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery * Being in the 2nd week of rehabilitation after ACL surgery Exclusion Criteria * Having a concomitant meniscus injury * Having a concomitant medial collateral ligament injury * Being in the 1st week of rehabilitation after ACL surgery
Where this trial is running
Sanliurfa
- Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Health Application and Research Center — Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer ŞEVGİN
- Email: omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
- Phone: +905069787535
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, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture