See your surgery, heal faster? live video during ACL repair cuts fear of Re-Injury
NCT ID NCT07540715
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL reconstruction surgery live on a screen helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL surgery under spinal anesthesia either watched the procedure or received standard care. The goal was to see if this simple video technique reduces kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and improves recovery at 24 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intraoperative live arthroscopic video viewing (visual biofeedback)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple technique could help people recover better after ACL surgery by reducing fear of re-injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The benefit may not apply to everyone, and watching surgery could increase anxiety for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya City Hospital
Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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