K-POP trial: can Pre-Surgery workouts boost ACL recovery?
NCT ID NCT07411625
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise programs done before ACL reconstruction surgery. One program focuses on heavy strength training, while the other uses traditional balance and body-weight exercises. The goal is to see which approach better improves knee muscle strength and recovery after surgery. About 84 adults with a first-time ACL injury will take part.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 84 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years * A first episode of an ACL injury * An ACLR scheduled at least 10 weeks later, with a surgical technique using hamstring, gracilis, or quadriceps/patellar tendon autograft * A minimum passive range of motion of the knee between 10° of extension deficit, and 80° of flexion * A medical prescription for prehabilitation * Possibility to attend prehabilitation program and post-ACLR rehabilitation in one of the 15 clinics
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital - Laboratoire "Motricité, Interactions, Performance" (UR 4334)
RECRUITINGNantes, 44000, France
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