Status:

RECRUITING

Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Al Hayah University In Cairo

Conditions:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

Athletic Injuries

Eligibility:

MALE

18-35 years

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Pero...

Detailed Description

Rationale and Objectives Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using a Peroneus Longus autograft is increasingly adopted; however, return-to-sport (RTS) decisions often emphasize strength o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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.

Exclusion

  • 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.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 8 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

52 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07201597

Start Date

October 8 2025

End Date

November 1 2025

Last Update

October 1 2025

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AHUC

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 11865