NCT06858293 Mental Imagery to Improve Quadriceps Strength Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: a Feasibility Study
| NCT ID | NCT06858293 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Marquette University |
| Condition | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01-28 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-14 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-28.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand if people recovering from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery will complete mental imagery training and if this will improve their injured leg's strength. The main questions are: * Will people complete a five-day mental imagery exercise schedule while in physical therapy for ACLR? * Does mental imagery exercise help raise leg strength during ACLR recovery? Researchers will also compare if different mental imagery exercises involving leg extension or squats will change leg strength. Participants will be asked to: * Participate in two testing sessions to make measurements of leg function * Complete about 10 minutes of mental imagery exercises once per day for five days at home and write down whether they complete the exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery * cleared to participate in physical therapy * currently in physical therapy related to ACLR Exclusion Criteria: * greater than 9 months post ACLR surgery * history of lower back of hip pain that would limit lower limb motor testing * current neurological condition that limits muscle strength * history of substance abuse in the last 5 years * any uncontrolled medical condition * inability to follow 2-step commands
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06858293 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06858293 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06858293 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at allison.hyngstrom@marquette.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06858293 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Milwaukee, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06858293 clinical trial?
NCT06858293 is sponsored by Marquette University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.