Brain training for knees: new study explores how exercise rewires the mind after ACL injury

NCT ID NCT07243860

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

Summary

This study looks at how a structured exercise program called neuromuscular training helps people recover knee function after an ACL tear and surgery. Researchers will measure muscle strength, movement patterns, and brain activity in 50 participants. The goal is to understand how the brain changes during rehabilitation, which could lead to better recovery strategies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

neuromuscular training (supervised exercise program)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better rehabilitation programs that improve knee recovery and help understand how the brain adapts after ACL injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on understanding mechanisms rather than proving a new treatment works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment Devices of Sports Injuries - R&D and Translation

    Beijing, Haidian, 10091, China