Virtual reality and talk therapy ease athletes' fear after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT06150118
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality can help athletes overcome fear of re-injury and stick to their rehab after ACL surgery. Sixty professional football, volleyball, and basketball players took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces anxiety and improves confidence in returning to sport.
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
Cognitive behavioral therapy and virtual reality
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give athletes a practical way to reduce fear of re-injury and improve their recovery after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 athletes in specific sports, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may vary.
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