Fractal cues may restore natural gait in ACL rehab

NCT ID NCT07243535

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two types of visual cues during treadmill walking in 36 athletes who had ACL reconstruction. One cue is a steady beat (isochronous), the other has natural fluctuations (fractal). The goal is to see which better restores natural walking patterns and brain activity linked to movement control. If fractal cues work, they could improve rehab and reduce re-injury risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Fractal-based visual cueing device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new rehabilitation technique that helps athletes regain natural walking patterns and lower the chance of re-injury after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (36 participants) looking at short-term effects only. The approach may not translate to real-world benefits or reduce injury rates in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tinea pedis

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ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION REHABILITATION ATHLETE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Egas Moniz School of Health & Science
RECRUITING

Almada, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511, Portugal

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