Can mindfulness mend minds after ACL surgery?
NCT ID NCT06382324
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether mindfulness practice, including body scan techniques, can help people recover psychologically after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. Participants within the first month after surgery will practice mindfulness, and researchers will measure brain activity, sleep quality, and sleepiness. The goal is to see if mindfulness can reduce fear of re-injury and improve the chances of returning to sports.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mindfulness practice of body scan
- What this could lead to
- If effective, mindfulness could become a standard part of recovery after ACL surgery, helping more people return to sports and reducing fear of re-injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. Mindfulness may not significantly improve recovery outcomes for all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ChangGungMH
RECRUITINGKeelung, Taiwan, 204004, Taiwan
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