Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Ante… (NCT07201597) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
Egypt52 participantsStarted 2025-10-08
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Peroneus Longus tendon graft (PLT). ACL injuries are common among athletes, and the standard treatment is ACL reconstruction surgery (ACLR). However, the success of the surgery does not solely depend on physical recovery but also on the psychological readiness of athletes to return to their sport.
This study focuses on athletes who have undergone ACLR using the Peroneus Longus tendon (PLT). The primary objective is to compare psychological readiness, self-reported knee function (IKDC score), isokinetic performance (quadriceps and hamstring strength), and muscle strength ratios between athletes who meet return-to-sport (RTS) criteria and those who do not.
Psychological readiness will be assessed using the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) scale, while knee function will be evaluated using the IKDC subjective score. Isokinetic testing will assess quadriceps and hamstring strength at various angular velocities. This study aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing an athlete's ability to return to sport after ACLR, combining both physical and psychological aspects.
The results will help optimize rehabilitation strategies by offering a multidimensional approach, considering both physical and psychological factors, to improve recovery protocols for ACL-injured athletes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male recreational athletes aged 18-35 years.
* Participation in sports that involve deceleration, jumping, cutting, or turning (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball).
* Primary unilateral ACL injury treated with ACL reconstruction using a Peroneus Longus autograft.
* Single evaluation 6-12 months after ACL reconstruction.
* Completed a standardized postoperative rehabilitation program for ≥6 months, with near-complete rehabilitation and some level of sport participation.
* Sufficient knee confidence, no effusion/edema, full knee range of motion, and able to perform all functional tests safely.
* Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Revision ACL reconstruction.
* Prior ACL reconstruction on the ipsilateral or contralateral knee.
* Multi-ligament knee injury.
* Concomitant meniscal repair or bilateral ACL reconstruction.
* Knee pain \> 3/10 at evaluation that prevents or impairs testing.
* Incomplete knee extension or knee flexion \< 110°.
* Lower-limb fracture or surgery within the past 6 months.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport
Timeframe: Up to 9 months post-operative
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Isokinetic Strength Performance (Quadriceps Strength at Various Velocities)