Scientists track hidden muscle delays after ACL repair
NCT ID NCT07532980
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) turn on during movement in people who have had ACL knee surgery. Researchers want to understand if muscle timing problems remain even after standard rehab. The study involves 25 men aged 18-45 who are 6 months to 2 years post-surgery. They will perform a functional task while muscle activity is recorded with sensors.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of male individuals aged 18-45 years who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendon grafts.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * participants must be males between 18 and 45 years old * must have undergone ACL repair surgery and be within 6 months to 2 years post-surgery * should have completed a standard rehabilitation program post-surgery * must provide written informed consent to participate in the study * should be in generally good health, without any other significant medical conditions that could affect the study outcomes; * must have returned to a moderate level of physical activity post-surgery Exclusion Criteria: * participants with any neurological disorders affecting lower limb function or any other musculoskeletal disorders or injuries that could affect the lower limb, apart from the ACL injury * those with cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate participation in physical activity * those with contraindications to kinesiological electromyography, such as skin conditions or allergies to electrodes * those who are unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures and follow-ups * those who have had multiple ACL surgeries on the same knee * participants involved in ongoing litigation related to their ACL injury
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kto Karatay University
Konya, Karatay, 42030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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