Shock waves may speed up ACL rehab, new study hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT06688344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding focused shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. About 32 adults aged 18 to 45 with a first-time ACL tear will take part. One group gets usual rehab twice a week, while the other also gets low-intensity shock waves once a week. Researchers will measure muscle strength, balance, movement, pain, and daily function to see if the extra treatment makes a difference.
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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 32 people
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- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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May 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 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Unilateral ACL rupture * Isolated ACL injury * Hamstring graft Exclusion Criteria: * Previous knee injury and anterior cruciate ligament revision * Synovitis, stiffness, tension * History of systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis * Presence of tumor * Deep vein thrombosis or vascular pathology in the lower extremity * RA or accompanying comorbidities * Having had intra-articular injection within 6 months * Cognitive impairment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Faculy of Medicine-Department of Sports Medicine
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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