Stress Response to Virtual Risky Movement Exposure and Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery

Launched by EGE UNIVERSITY · Jun 26, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how patients respond to stress when faced with risky movements after having surgery to repair their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Specifically, it will use virtual reality headsets to simulate these challenging movements while measuring the physical stress response in patients who have completed their rehabilitation. The study aims to see how these stress responses relate to the patients' ability to perform physical activities and return to sports that involve quick movements and jumping.

To participate in this study, you need to be a male, 18 years or older, who has had ACL reconstruction surgery and completed at least six months of rehabilitation. You should have a doctor’s approval to return to unrestricted physical activity and be willing to engage in sports that require cutting and landing movements. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it's important to note that individuals with certain knee injuries or previous surgeries may not be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to be assessed in a safe environment where your stress levels and physical abilities will be carefully measured.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for Study Group:
• • 18 years or older
• • Male gender
• • Having history of isolated unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery
• • Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity after having at least 6-months of rehabilitation following surgery
• • Willing to return to sports that require cutting and landing motions
• • Not having any sports injuries past three months
• • Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery other than ACL reconstruction surgery
• Inclusion Criteria for Control Group:
• • 18 years or older
• • Male gender
• • Playing sports that require cutting and landing motions
• • Physician clearance for unrestricted physical activity
• • Not having any sports injuries past three months
• • Not having any previous orthopaedic surgery
• Exclusion Criteria for Study Group:
• • Having a reinjury during rehabilitation
• • Having multiple ligament injuries before the surgery
• • Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis
• • Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury
• • Diagnosed with meniscus tear
• Exclusion Criteria for Control Group:
• • Diagnosed with ACL injury
• • Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis
• • Diagnosed with knee cartilage injury
• • Diagnosed with meniscus tear