Perturbation Training vs Functional Activities on Pain, ROM, Balance, and Function Post-ACL (NCT07642752) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perturbation Training vs Functional Activities on Pain, ROM, Balance, and Function Post-ACL
Pakistan54 participantsStarted 2026-06-20
Plain-language summary
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and functionally disabling knee injuries, particularly in physically active individuals. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, optimal post-operative rehabilitation remains critical for successful functional recovery, minimizing re-injury risk, and restoring pre-injury performance levels
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 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 range: 18-45 years
Male participants only
History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) of 3 to 12 months
No prior ACL surgery on the affected knee
ACL reconstruction with autograft of hamstrings tendon
Knee flexion range of motion less than 120°
Extension lag less than or equal to 10°
Pain during functional activities
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any type of fracture
Concurrent ligamentous injury or repairable meniscus
Osteochondral defect
Any systemic and/or neurological illness
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteomyelitis or any neurological disorders
Spinal disorders
Inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis
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
NPRS for Pain
Timeframe: 6 weeks
2
Universal Goniometer for Range of motion
Timeframe: 6 weeks
3
The Y-Balance test (YBT)
Timeframe: 6 weeks
4
International Knee Documentation Committee scores (IKDC)