Effects of Core Exercises on Balance in People With and Without ACL Surgery (NCT07328139) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Core Exercises on Balance in People With and Without ACL Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-02-22
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects of an 8-week core stabilization exercise program on balance, trunk muscle endurance, and lower body strength.
The study includes two groups of participants: 15 individuals who have had Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and 15 healthy individuals. Both groups will perform the same core stabilization exercises for 8 weeks, twice a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
The goal is to determine if this exercise program improves balance and core strength in people who have had ACL surgery and to compare these results with those of healthy individuals performing the same exercises.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Agreement to participate regularly in the 8-week exercise program.
* No contraindications to physical activity, as assessed by a medical professional.
* ACLR group: history of unilateral ACL reconstruction within the past five years.
* Control group: no known history of lower extremity injury or surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
* Any musculoskeletal or neurological condition affecting balance or core stabilization.
* Participation in a structured core stabilization exercise program within the previous six months.
* Any acute injury or systemic disease that may interfere with study participation.
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
Change in Dynamic Balance as Measured by the Y-Balance Test
Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks
2
Change in Trunk Muscle Endurance as Measured by the McGill Core Endurance Tests