Brain and body: new test may predict safe return to sport after knee injury

NCT ID NCT07659613

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at a new test called NEURO-K-STARTS for people who have had ACL knee surgery. The test combines standard jumping exercises with mental challenges to better mimic real sports situations. Researchers want to see if this combined approach gives a clearer picture of when it is safe to return to sports, compared to physical tests alone. The study involves 144 participants who are at least six months past their surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NEURO-K-STARTS test battery

What this could lead to

If successful, this test could provide a more accurate way to decide when athletes are truly ready to return to sports after ACL surgery, potentially reducing re-injury risk.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with no treatment being tested. The new test may not prove better than existing methods, and results may not apply to all athletes.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz

    Lyon, 69008, France

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