Mindfulness and graded exercise for fear after ACL surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a combination of mindfulness practice and a step-by-step return-to-activity plan can reduce fear and improve recovery after ACL reconstruction. It may help people who feel worried about re-injury and want a structured way to get back to sports.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 35 years old
- Your fear of getting injured is high on the study questionnaires
- Your ACL was injured while playing or training for sports
- You previously had ACL reconstruction on one knee (not both)
- Your ACL surgery was between 6 months and 10 years ago
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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