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Can tests predict safe return after ACL surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07249645

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 230 amateur athletes aged 18–30 who had ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers will use several physical tests—like jumps and strength measurements—to see when athletes can safely return to sport. The goal is to find better ways to decide return timing and reduce the high rate of re-injury.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors and athletes decide when it's safe to return to sport after ACL surgery, reducing re-injury risk.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no intervention, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all athletes or injury types.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 230 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged between ≥ 18 and ≤ 30 years old * Amateur athlete with a Tegner score ≥ 5 * Patient with primary ACL reconstruction dating back 6 months * Patients with ACL damage in one knee only * Patients who have undergone an isokinetic strength test with results that do not contraindicate functional testing * Patients affiliated with or covered by a social security scheme * French-speaking patients who have signed an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients treated for bilateral ACL reconstruction * Patients who are professional athletes or compete at a national level * Patients with severe associated disorders (neurological, connective tissue, congenital diseases) * Patients with multiple ligament defects or associated osteotomy * Patients already included in another study * Protected patients: adults under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision

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Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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