Understanding fear of movement after ACL surgery
Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
NA · Tartu University Hospital · NCT05762809
This study is trying to see how fear of movement affects recovery and getting back to sports for people who had ACL surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tartu University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tartu, Tartumaa) |
| Trial ID | NCT05762809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the psychological impact of kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). It aims to assess how this fear affects recovery and the likelihood of returning to sports at pre-injury levels. Using validated tools like the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-17) and various strength tests, the study will evaluate the relationship between psychological factors and physical recovery outcomes. The research is conducted at Tartu University Hospital, focusing on patients treated between 2013 and 2019.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have undergone ACLR at Tartu University Hospital between 2013 and 2019.
Not a fit: Patients with revision ACLR, bilateral ACLR, or postoperative infections are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that address psychological barriers, enhancing recovery and reducing reinjury rates for ACLR patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated a significant relationship between kinesiophobia and recovery outcomes in ACLR patients, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing literature.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients underwent ACLR by three orthopaedic surgeons at the Tartu University Hospital Sports Traumatology Centre between 2013 and 2019. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with revision ACLR, bilateral ACLR, and postoperative infections were excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Tartu, Tartumaa
- Tartu University Hospital — Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leho Rips, MD — Tartu University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Leho Rips, MD
- Email: leho.rips@kliinikum.ee
- Phone: 5133474
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: Kinesiophobia, ACL Injury