ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation With Exercise and Psychological Support (NCT06991192) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation With Exercise and Psychological Support
United States60 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine ACLR Rehabilitation with Exercise and Psychological Support (REPS), comparing two approaches for providing psychological support along with exercise during ACL reconstruction rehabilitation. In one group, physical therapists have received training that may boost emotional support during rehabilitation. In the other group, physical therapists will not have the training. Both groups will get similar exercises and participate in the same testing. Both groups will also watch short videos during rehabilitation that are specific to their group. Participants will not know to which group they are assigned until the end of the study. Participation will attend a total of four study visits over the course of 6 months, including 1 visit before the surgery and 3 visits during follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 15 to 21 years at the time of surgery;
* Pre-injury Tegner Activity Rating60 ≥ 5 (5=recreational sports, 10=elite sports);
* Sports participation at least 100 hours/year prior to injury;
* Intent to resume a pre-injury sport that requires cutting, jumping, or pivoting;
* ACL reconstruction performed ≤ 6 months from injury;
* ACL reconstruction performed with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft or quadriceps tendon autograft; and
* Able to complete rehabilitation at one of the 4 participating TRIA locations.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous ACL injury or surgery to either limb;
* Concomitant ligamentous injury \> Grade II or requiring surgery; and
* Surgical procedure to articular cartilage requiring non-weight-bearing after surgery.
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?
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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
ACL Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI)
Timeframe: Pre-surgery (baseline), prior to first post-surgical rehabilitation visit , 3-months post-surgery, 6-months post-surgery
2
International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Form
Timeframe: Pre-surgery (baseline), prior to first post-surgical rehabilitation visit , 3-months post-surgery, 6-months post-surgery