Comparison of Video Based Phone App vs. Supervised Preoperative Exercise for ACL Reconstruction (NCT07322497) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Video Based Phone App vs. Supervised Preoperative Exercise for ACL Reconstruction
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2025-12-29
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using a phone app for exercises is as effective as working with a physical therapist before anterior cruciate ligament knee surgery. It will also check if exercising before surgery helps patients recover better compared to those who do not follow a specific exercise plan. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the phone app help patients improve their knee strength and movement as well as seeing a physical therapist?
* Do patients who exercise before surgery have a better recovery after surgery than those who do not?
Researchers will compare the phone app group to a physical therapist group and a group with no specific exercise plan to see which method works best.
Participants will:
* Follow an exercise plan for 4 weeks before their surgery (either using the app, with a therapist, or no specific plan).
* Visit the clinic for check-ups before starting the exercises, right before the surgery, and 6 months after the surgery.
* Complete simple tests and surveys to measure their knee health.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a diagnosed unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture
* Patients scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery.
* Age between 18 and 45 years.
* Patients willing to participate and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with multiple ligament injuries (e.g., combined ACL and PCL/MCL injury).
* Patients with bilateral ACL injuries.
* Presence of accompanying fractures around the knee joint.
* Presence of active infection.
* Patients who refuse surgery or withdraw consent.
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
Isometric Quadriceps Muscle Strength
Timeframe: Baseline, Preoperative (Week 4), and Postoperative (Month 6)
2
Isometric Hamstring Muscle Strength
Timeframe: Baseline, Preoperative (Week 4), and Postoperative (Month 6).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07322497
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital