Can imagining exercise help heal your knee? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07210489

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a 3-week motor imagery program—where patients mentally practice leg movements—can improve leg symmetry and strength after ACL reconstruction surgery. About 70 people who had surgery 3 months earlier will either receive the program plus standard physical therapy or just standard therapy. The goal is to see if adding mental practice leads to better recovery in strength and function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: motor imagery program (a mental practice technique) plus standard physical therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve leg strength and symmetry after ACL surgery, helping people recover more fully.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 people. The motor imagery program may not provide significant benefits over standard physical therapy alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique de la Sauvegarde

Lyon, 69009, France

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