Fear of moving may sabotage knee surgery success
NCT ID NCT07654894
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) before knee surgery affects recovery in people with meniscal tears. Researchers will follow 50 adults who are scheduled for arthroscopic surgery, measuring their pain, function, and fear levels before and three months after surgery. The goal is to identify patients at risk for poor recovery and help design better rehab plans.
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- Participants
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About 50 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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Dec 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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Who is studied
The study population will consist of adult patients aged 18-65 years who are diagnosed with a meniscal tear by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and are scheduled to undergo arthroscopic meniscal surgery at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of a single tertiary care center. Eligible participants who provide written informed consent and meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled consecutively. Preoperative and postoperative clinical assessments will be performed according to the study protocol.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Diagnosis of meniscal tear confirmed by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients scheduled to undergo arthroscopic meniscal surgery. Ability to understand and complete the study questionnaires. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent. Availability for both preoperative assessment and postoperative 3-month follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: Previous surgery on the affected knee. Concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), or collateral ligament injuries requiring surgical treatment. Advanced knee osteoarthritis (e.g., Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3 or 4). History of inflammatory rheumatic disease or active joint infection. Neurological disorders affecting lower extremity function or balance. Severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires. Pregnancy. Inability or unwillingness to provide written informed consent. Inability to attend the 3-month postoperative follow-up.
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