Virtual Reality Mindfulness Meditation After ACL Reconstruction
United States48 participantsStarted 2023-09-05
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the effect of virtual reality mindfulness meditation on patients after ACLR, the investigators will determine the effect of virtual reality mindfulness meditation to 1) decrease self-reported injury-related fear, 2) improve poor jump-landing movement patterns, and 3) improve brain activity in women 1 to 5 years post-ACLR when compared to a virtual reality sham group.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Ages 14-25 years
* Have self-reported levels of fear on the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11
* Have poor jump-landing movement quality as measured by the Landing Error Scoring System-Real Time
* Injured their knee playing or training for sports (recreational or organized)
* Right-hand dominant
* 6 months to 10-years post-ACLR
* Demonstrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compliance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Male
* Concussion in the past 3 months
* Presence of metal fragments, pins, plates, or clips, shrapnel, permanent makeup, body piercings that cannot be removed, surgical implants, or orthodontics that cannot be removed
* On any medication that affects the central nervous system
* Any neurological conditions (i.e. epilepsy)
* Claustrophobia
* Under the influence of alcohol or other recreational drugs
* Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Percentage of participants who were eligible and enrolled in the study
Timeframe: Through study completion, a total of approximately 3 years.
2
Percentage of participants retained in the study
Timeframe: Through study completion, a total of approximately 8-weeks
3
Mean Acceptability Survey Score
Timeframe: Collected post-treatment after completion of the intervention/sham at week 8
4
Change in Injury-related fear as measured by the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11
Timeframe: Collected at baseline and post-treatment after completion of the intervention/sham at week 8