Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

NCT ID: NCT06538792

Last Updated: 2025-07-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

52 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-09

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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Fear of re-injury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery (ACLR) affects individuals' return to sports and physical activity negatively. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioception and muscle strength on kinesiophobia in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

Detailed Description

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Factors such as graft type, patient age, activity level and athletic experience, as well as psychological factors such as psychological readiness for return to sports, fear of re-injury, and motivation during the rehabilitation process, affect returning to sports after ACLR. Fear is a psychological reaction that occurs after injury and is clearly seen during the period when athletes continue to actively participate in sports. Individuals' confidence in their knees and pain after surgery affect their fear of movement.

While kinesiophobia provides benefits in protecting injured body parts in the acute phase of pain, it can lead to inactivity, emotional stress and risk of re-injury in the long term. Kinesiophobia changes the biomechanics of movements and pain perception. Insufficient muscle strength and instability in the knee negatively affect confidence in the knee. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioception and muscle strength on kinesiophobia in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Between the ages of 18-35
* History of ACL reconstruction surgery at least 6 months ago

Exclusion Criteria

* History of previous lower extremity surgery
* History of lower extremity injury within the last 6 months
* Having a vestibular or neurologic pathology that would affect balance
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bezmialem Vakif University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Kübra Alpay

Lecturer of Pysiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Kubra Alpay, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bezmialem Vakif University

Locations

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Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Kubra Alpay, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+902124012600 ext. 4638

Facility Contacts

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Kubra Alpay, PhD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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Ka24-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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