Mind over knee: mental coaching may boost ACL recovery confidence

NCT ID NCT05338385

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States