Virtual reality and talk therapy ease athletes' fear after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT06150118
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality can help athletes overcome fear of re-injury and stick to their rehab after ACL surgery. Sixty professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces anxiety and improves confidence in returning to sport.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive behavioral therapy and virtual reality
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give athletes a practical way to reduce fear of re-injury and improve their recovery after ACL surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 athletes in specific sports, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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