One-Leg workouts beat Two-Leg training for ACL recovery
NCT ID NCT07271173
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing strength exercises one leg at a time (unilateral training) helps people regain leg strength and balance better than using both legs together after ACL reconstruction surgery. 48 adults who had surgery at least 3 months ago completed 6 weeks of supervised training. The goal was to see which method leads to more equal strength between the injured and healthy leg.
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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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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30-55 years * ACLR performed with hamstring-tendon autograft ≥ 3 months ago * Full extension (no loss) and ≤ 5° difference in knee-flexion range between limbs, with flexion ≥ 120° * Able to recruit quadriceps adequately (no lag during 10 consecutive straight-leg raises on the involved side) * Can stand pain-free on the involved leg for ≥ 5 s without support * Has signed informed consent and can complete all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lower-limb surgery on either leg, including revision ACLR * Any prior knee surgery on the contralateral limb * Associated ligament ruptures or fractures * Severe patellar chondral damage * Post-operative arthrofibrosis * Professional athletes * Cardiac disease * Pregnant or lactating women
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital of Chongli
Zhangjiakou, Hebei, 076350, China
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