Can your sense of balance predict ACL tears?
NCT ID NCT04736511
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how well handball players can adjust their sense of body position (proprioception) during movement and whether that affects knee injury risk. 41 young, experienced players performed balance tests and cutting maneuvers while researchers measured knee joint forces. The goal was to understand why some athletes are more prone to ACL injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward better training programs to reduce ACL injuries in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 41 handball players. Findings may not apply to other sports or populations, and no direct treatment or prevention is being tested.
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Locations
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CHRU Brest
Brest, France, 29200, France
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