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Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-10-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
3 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Cairo University
Lead Sponsor
A
Al Hayah University In Cairo
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male recreational athletes aged 18-35 years
- Participation in sports involving deceleration, jumping, cutting, or turning such as basketball, soccer, or volleyball
- Primary unilateral ACL injury treated with ACL reconstruction using a Peroneus Longus autograft
- Single evaluation visit between 6 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction
- Completed at least 6 months of standardized postoperative rehabilitation with some sport participation
- Sufficient knee confidence, no swelling, full knee range of motion, and ability to safely perform functional tests
- Able to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Revision ACL reconstruction
- Prior ACL reconstruction on either knee
- Multi-ligament knee injury
- Concomitant meniscal repair or bilateral ACL reconstruction
- Knee pain greater than 3 out of 10 that impairs testing
- Incomplete knee extension or knee flexion less than 110 degrees
- Lower-limb fracture or surgery within the past 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
AHUC
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 11865
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Research Team
M
Mostafa Hamdy
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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