Pre-surgery rehab and app-based follow-up may calm nerves after ACL repair

NCT ID NCT06099600

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a short pre-habilitation stay (rehab before surgery) combined with digital follow-up via a smartphone app can reduce anxiety one week after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, compared to standard care. Adults with a partial or complete ACL tear scheduled for surgery are eligible. The study measures anxiety using a standard questionnaire.

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Active substance
a pre-habilitation stay (in-person rehab before surgery) plus digital follow-up via a mobile app
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could reduce post-surgery anxiety and improve recovery for people undergoing ACL reconstruction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The benefits may be modest or not generalizable to all patients. Digital follow-up requires reliable internet and device access.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 84 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age\>18; * Partial or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament; * Scheduled anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery; * Patient with a tablet, computer or smartphone with an internet connection; * Patient able to understand and read French; * Willingness to complete questionnaires at regular intervals; * Membership of a social security scheme; * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of anterior cruciate ligament surgery within the past 5 years; * Stage III collateral ligament injury; * Osteotomy; * Neurological (motor and/or sensory), vestibular or rheumatic pathology; * Pregnant or breast-feeding woman; * Protected adult patient (under guardianship, curatorship or deprivation of liberty).

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Locations

  • Clinique de la Sauvegarde

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69009, France

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