See if preoperative psychological care helps with pain after ACL surgery
Official title: Assessment of the Benefits of Psychological Care Before Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery of the Knee (CLIPPER)
Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT07671430 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The study tests whether a pre-surgery psychologist consultation reduces pain after ACL reconstruction in anxious patients who are waiting for outpatient surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07671430 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults scheduled for first-line outpatient ACL reconstruction who have significant fear of surgery (SFQ score > 30) and can participate in teleconsultation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with no significant anxiety, those unable to engage in teleconsultation, or those with contraindications to psychological interventions may not experience a benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study examines whether a preoperative psychological consultation can lessen postoperative pain for anxious individuals undergoing primary ACL reconstruction. Eligible participants are adults selecting outpatient ACL surgery, with significant fear of surgery and access to teleconsultation. The intervention is a psychologist consultation before surgery, with outcomes focused on postoperative pain. Exclusion criteria include prior knee surgery, psychiatric disorders, opioid use, cognitive or adherence barriers, and other enrollment constraints. The trial is led by GCS Ramsay Santé for Teaching and Research and conducted at Clinique du Sport in Paris.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience less pain after ACL reconstruction and improved recovery through preoperative psychological support.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in perioperative psychology has shown benefits in pain and anxiety management for surgical patients, supporting exploration of this approach in ACL reconstruction.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient having signed the consent form for participation in the study * Patient scheduled for first-line outpatient ACL reconstruction surgery * Patient with a score \>30 on the SFQ questionnaire (which assesses fear of surgery) * Patient with the ability to connect to the internet and follow a teleconsultation on a screen Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical history of the operated knee * History of psychiatric disorders and/or regular use of psychotropic medication * Regular use of opioid medication * Mental disability or any other reason that may hinder understanding or strict adherence to the protocol * Patient not affiliated with the French social security system * Patient under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship * Pregnant, breastfeeding or childbearing women without effective contraception * A patient who is already enrolled in another therapeutic study protocol or who has participated in another trial within the past three months
Where it's running
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clinique du Sport
Paris, France Recruiting
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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.