Psychological Aspects of Recovery Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Melissa A Christino, Amanda J Fantry, Bryan G Vopat
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26209145Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 13Years - 18Years
All Genders
ID07219095
Use of a Mental Health App in the Recovery of Adolescent Dancers From a Lower Extremity Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by University of California, San Diego · Updated on 2025-10-21
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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University of California, San Diego
Lead Sponsor
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Sanford Scholars Program Mentor Funding
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to improve self-compassion in adolescent dancers aged 13 to 18 who are recovering from injuries to the foot, ankle, or lower leg. It evaluates the use of a gamified mental health app called SuperBetter alongside standard physical therapy during the recovery process. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the app. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. Those in the treatment group use the SuperBetter app for 10 minutes a day, five days a week, over 12 weeks, in addition to attending their physical therapy sessions. The control group attends their physical therapy appointments and completes questionnaires but does not use the mental health app. Throughout the study, participants complete questionnaires measuring anxiety, depression, pain, mobility, and self-compassion at multiple time points up to 24 months. Researchers monitor the number of participants who return to full, unrestricted dance at 3, 6, and 12 months after injury. The total follow-up includes assessments at enrollment and at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months to track recovery and mental health changes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Dance Mental Health App
Who Can Participate
Age: 13Years - 18Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Provide informed consent or parent/legal guardian consent with adolescent assent
- Be between 13 and 18 years old
- Dance as primary sport or participate in dance 3 or more days per week before injury
- Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the full study duration
- Have access to a device to download and use the SuperBetter app
You will not qualify if you...
- Dance is not a primary sport or danced less than 3 days per week before injury
- Require or have had surgery for the injury being treated
- Injury located outside the leg below the knee
- Have a known eating disorder or bone density problem
- Plan not to return to dance after recovering from the injury
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Implementation
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants use the SuperBetter mobile app to complete gamified mental health activities 5 days per week, 10 minutes per day, for 12 weeks alongside their physical therapy, or attend physical therapy without the app if in the control group.
Weekly visits for physical therapy and assessments as scheduled
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - Up to 24 months after treatment
Participants complete follow-up questionnaires to monitor recovery and mental health status.
Assessments at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California, United States, 92123
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Research Team
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Emily O Cidambi, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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