Readiness and knee function after ACL surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how your mental readiness, knee function, and strength relate after ACL reconstruction using a specific type of tendon graft. It may help you understand if you're ready to return to sports.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are male and between 18 and 35 years old.
- You play sports that involve quick stops, jumps, or turns (like basketball, soccer, or volleyball).
- This is your first ACL surgery on the same knee, and it was done using a tendon graft from the outside of your lower leg.
- Your surgery was 6 to 12 months ago, and you have completed at least 6 months of rehab.
- Your knee feels stable, has no swelling, moves fully, and you can safely do all the tests.
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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