Pre-Surgery workouts may boost knee recovery after ACL rupture
NCT ID NCT05924178
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether doing exercise rehabilitation before surgery can improve bone density, tendon healing, balance, and knee function in people with an ACL tear. Researchers will follow 60 participants aged 18 to 40 who are having their first ACL reconstruction. The goal is to see if pre-surgery exercise leads to better recovery and stronger knees after the operation.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Jul 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18\~40 years old, diagnosed ACL rupture or Patellar Dislocation by MRI; 2. The first unilateral ligamenta reconstruction at our hospital; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Be older than 40 years, or less than 18 years old 2. Severe injury to other knee ligaments 3. History of knee trauma
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Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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