NCT06206200 The Effects of Cognitive Dual-Tasking in Later Stages of Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction
| NCT ID | NCT06206200 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-04-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-01.
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Brief Summary
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in sports and often require a long and challenging rehabilitation process. Athletes who sustain these injuries typically engage in pivoting and cutting sports, where these motor tasks must be performed simultaneously with cognitive tasks such as decision-making and keeping an eye on the opponent. Directing attention to both cognitive and motor tasks leads to cognitive-motor interference, which is associated with movement patterns that increase the risk of ACL (re)injury. Therefore, it is crucial that before returning to such demanding sports after ACL reconstruction, athletes sufficiently develop and automate safe yet efficient motor skills to free up attentional capacity for decision-making, thereby reducing the risk of suboptimal movement patterns and reinjury. However, current rehabilitation programs often primarily focus on the motor component in a single-task manner, giving insufficient attention to the cognitive component that is inseparable from sports. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of implementing motor-cognitive dual tasks in the end phase rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction on muscle function, functional outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-40 years old. * Having suffered an ACL rupture. * Undergoing a surgical ACL reconstruction in the AZ Delta hospital in Roeselare (Campus Brugsesteenweg). Exclusion Criteria: * Revision ACL reconstruction. * Other severe injuries to the lower limbs within the past year. * Muscle or neurological disorders affecting lower limb functioning. * Fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06206200 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, 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 NCT06206200 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06206200 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at evy.deschaumes@ugent.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06206200 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Roeselare, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06206200 clinical trial?
NCT06206200 is sponsored by University Ghent. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.