Mind over knee: mental coaching may boost ACL recovery confidence
NCT ID NCT05338385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding mental skills coaching to standard care helps adolescent athletes feel more confident about returning to sports after ACL reconstruction. About 30 teens and young adults will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and if it improves psychological readiness, which could lead to a larger future trial.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States
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