Knee injury may also slow your brain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07163468

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duzce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee but also brain activity, reaction time, and psychological readiness to return to sports. Researchers measured brain waves, reaction speed, and fear of movement in 60 male athletes. They found that athletes who had multiple ACL surgeries had more trouble with attention, slower reactions, and greater psychological barriers. The results suggest that rehab should include mental and brain-focused exercises, not just physical therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If confirmed, these findings could help design better rehabilitation programs that address not just the knee but also brain function and mental readiness after ACL injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 60 male athletes. Results may not apply to women, non-athletes, or other injury types. No treatment was tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Athletic Injuries injury Kinesiophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION SPORTS INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duzce University

Düzce, 81620, Turkey (Türkiye)

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