RecruitingNot Applicable

Assessment of the Benefits of Psychological Care Before Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery of the Knee (CLIPPER)

France126 participantsStarted 2026-05-07

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of a preoperative psychological consultation on postoperative pain in anxious patients undergoing primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient having signed the consent form for participation in the study * Patient scheduled for first-line outpatient ACL reconstruction surgery * Patient with a score \>30 on the SFQ questionnaire (which assesses fear of surgery) * Patient with the ability to connect to the internet and follow a teleconsultation on a screen Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical history of the operated knee * History of psychiatric disorders and/or regular use of psychotropic medication * Regular use of opioid medication * Mental disability or any other reason that may hinder understanding or strict adherence to the protocol * Patient not affiliated with the French social security system * Patient under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship * Pregnant, breastfeeding or childbearing women without effective contraception * A patient who is already enrolled in another therapeutic study protocol or who has participated in another trial within the past three months

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

Compare the intensity of postoperative pain between the two groups during the night following the procedure

Timeframe: First night following surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07671430

SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Anxiety trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.