Mindfulness app may ease anxiety and boost recovery after ACL surgery

NCT ID NCT05542563

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a mindfulness app for 8 weeks can improve quality of life, reduce anxiety and depression, and help people return to sports after ACL reconstruction surgery. About 47 participants aged 16-40 will use the app and report their progress through questionnaires. The goal is to see if a simple, remote program can ease the mental and emotional challenges of recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Healthy Minds Program (HMP) App - a mindfulness training app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, app-based way to help ACL surgery patients feel less anxious, less depressed, and more ready to return to sports.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 47 people. The app may not provide significant benefits over standard care, and results may not apply to everyone.

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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.

ACL ACL INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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