Knee surgery recovery gets a digital boost: new app tested in 448-Patient trial

NCT ID NCT07030764

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares standard physical therapy to standard therapy plus a smartphone app (DOCT'UP®) for people recovering from ACL knee surgery. The app provides home exercises that target a common problem called 'arthrogenic muscle inhibition' (AMI), where the thigh muscle doesn't activate properly after injury. Researchers will measure how many patients still have AMI and how well they stick to their rehab program. The goal is to see if the app leads to faster, better recovery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 448 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years * Patient with a scheduled primary ACL reconstruction * Patient with a smartphone and able to use a mobile application on a smartphone * Patient affiliated to or benefiting from a social security scheme * French-speaking patient who has signed an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with residual AMI * Patient with previous ipsi or contralateral knee surgery * Patient with a multi-ligament injury * Patient with contraindications to physical exercise: severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled metabolic disease * Patients with cognitive problems * Patient without internet access * Patient taking part in another study * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Protected patient: adult under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision

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Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, France, 69008, France

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