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Can passing strength tests beat the calendar for safer return to football?

NCT ID NCT07815340

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two ways to guide football players back from ACL reconstruction, hamstring strain, or ankle sprain. One program lets players advance only when they pass hop, balance, and readiness tests; the other moves them forward on a set timeline. Both groups do six weeks of supervised rehab, and the trial measures strength, balance, confidence, and fear of re-injury.

What this could mean

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Active substance
criteria-based rehabilitation, a program where players advance only after passing strength, balance, and readiness tests
What this could lead to
If criteria-based rehabilitation works better, football players might return to play with lower re-injury risk and clearer milestones for recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, six-week study in one sport, so results may not apply to other athletes or longer recoveries. Progression tests can also be imperfect at predicting who gets hurt again.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Injury Type: ACL reconstruction, hamstring strain, and ankle sprain. * Rehabilitation Phase: Phase 3 for ACL injuries, Phase 1\&2 for hamstring strains and ankle sprains. * Football Activity: Active at club or regional football level Exclusion Criteria: * History of Major surgery in affected limb * Chronic neurological or musculoskeletal disorder * Non-football athletes

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury Reinjuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acl reconstruction (ACLR) with A bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autograft Hamstring muscle strain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mescon Islamabad football academy

    Islamabad, Federal, 051, Pakistan

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