AI could predict who struggles after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT07284771
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses machine learning to predict how well people recover after ACL surgery. Researchers will measure muscle strength and size, along with other factors, to identify patients who may not respond well to standard rehabilitation. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors personalize rehab plans. About 182 participants will be followed for one year after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a personalized rehab approach that helps more people return to sports safely after ACL surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. The machine learning model may not work well in other hospitals or patient groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 182 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All the ACLR patients will be recruited at the Orthopaedics Outpatient Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral ACL injury and plan for ACLR * Commit the post-operation physiotherapy in Prince of Wales Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative radiographic signs of arthritis * Patient non-compliance to the rehabilitation program
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