Can Brain-and-Body training improve ACL recovery? tiny study hints at possibilities

NCT ID NCT06845150

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Michelle C. Haas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether combining physical and mental exercises (dual-task training) in a virtual environment helps people recover after ACL knee surgery better than doing them separately. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early. Researchers measured changes in thinking speed, jumping ability, and motivation over 10 weeks of training.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dual-task training (combined physical and cognitive exercises) and single-task training (separate physical and cognitive exercises)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better rehabilitation strategies for people after ACL surgery, potentially improving both movement and thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This trial was terminated early with only 2 participants, so results are very limited and may not apply to others. The small size makes it hard to draw firm conclusions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

KSW Kantonsspital Winterthur

Winterthur, 8000, Switzerland
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Winterthur, 8000, Switzerland

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