Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
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Conditions studied: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
In brief
This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Peroneus Longus tendon graft (PLT). ACL injuries are common among athletes, and the standard treatment is ACL reconstruction surgery (ACLR). However, the success of the surgery does not solely depend on physical recovery but also on the psychological readiness of athletes to return to their sport. This study focuses on athletes who have undergone ACLR using the Peroneus Longus tendon (PLT). The primary objective is to compare psychological readiness, self-reported knee function (IKDC score), isokinetic performance (quadriceps and hamstring strength), and muscle strength ratios between athletes who meet return-to-sport (RTS) criteria and those who do not. Psychological readiness will be assessed using the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) scale, while knee function will be evaluated using the IKDC subjective score. Isokinetic testing will assess quadriceps and hamstring strength at various angular velocities. This study aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing an athlete's ability to return to sport after ACLR, combining both physical and psychological aspects. The results will help optimize rehabilitation strategies by offering a multidimensional approach, considering both physical and psychological factors, to improve recovery protocols for ACL-injured athletes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07201597
- Run by
- Cairo University
- People needed
- 52
- Starts
- 2025-10-08
- Expected to finish
- 2025-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-10-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Male recreational athletes aged 18-35 years.
- Participation in sports that involve deceleration, jumping, cutting, or turning (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball).
- Primary unilateral ACL injury treated with ACL reconstruction using a Peroneus Longus autograft.
- Single evaluation 6-12 months after ACL reconstruction.
- Completed a standardized postoperative rehabilitation program for ≥6 months, with near-complete rehabilitation and some level of sport participation.
- Sufficient knee confidence, no effusion/edema, full knee range of motion, and able to perform all functional tests safely.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
You may not qualify if…
- Revision ACL reconstruction.
- Prior ACL reconstruction on the ipsilateral or contralateral knee.
- Multi-ligament knee injury.
- Concomitant meniscal repair or bilateral ACL reconstruction.
- Knee pain > 3/10 at evaluation that prevents or impairs testing.
- Incomplete knee extension or knee flexion < 110°.
- Lower-limb fracture or surgery within the past 6 months.
Where it is running
- AHUC — Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)
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