Donor Ankle Sensorimotor Recovery After ACL Reconstruction With a Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft (NCT07762989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Donor Ankle Sensorimotor Recovery After ACL Reconstruction With a Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2026-08-22
Plain-language summary
This prospective longitudinal observational cohort study will characterize recovery of donor-ankle sensorimotor function in adults who have undergone primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a peroneus longus tendon autograft. Twenty participants aged 18 to 55 years will be evaluated at postoperative 6-8 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. The donor limb and the contralateral non-donor limb will be compared using surface electromyography of the peroneus longus, force-platform measures of postural control, inertial-sensor gait analysis, active ankle joint-position sense testing, and clinical and patient-reported foot and ankle function measures. The study does not assign the surgical procedure or rehabilitation treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 55 years.
* Unilateral primary anterior cruciate ligament tear confirmed by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging.
* Primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction performed using a peroneus longus tendon autograft.
* Able and willing to attend the postoperative assessments at 6-8 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months.
* Written informed consent provided before study participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiligament knee injury.
* Previous surgery on the index knee or donor ankle.
* Pre-existing ankle instability or major foot or ankle pathology.
* Neurological or neuromuscular disease.
* Inflammatory or systemic disease that may affect the assessments.
* Major lower-extremity deformity that may affect the assessments.
* Unable to complete the postoperative rehabilitation program or scheduled follow-up assessments.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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
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Change in Mean Center of Pressure Velocity During Single-Leg Balance
Timeframe: Postoperative 6-8 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months