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New study tests which rehab gets athletes back on their feet faster after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT07642752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of physical therapy for men who had ACL knee surgery 3 to 12 months ago. One group will do balance-challenge exercises, the other will do everyday functional activities. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, improves knee movement, balance, and overall function. Fifty-four participants aged 18 to 45 will take part.
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Study facts
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 54 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 45 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: 18-45 years Male participants only History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) of 3 to 12 months No prior ACL surgery on the affected knee ACL reconstruction with autograft of hamstrings tendon Knee flexion range of motion less than 120° Extension lag less than or equal to 10° Pain during functional activities Exclusion Criteria: * Any type of fracture Concurrent ligamentous injury or repairable meniscus Osteochondral defect Any systemic and/or neurological illness Rheumatoid arthritis Osteomyelitis or any neurological disorders Spinal disorders Inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis
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Locations
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Ghurki Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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