NCT07210489

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare changes in lower limb symmetry during functional and strength tests, before and after the motor imagery program, in patients who received the 3-week motor imagery program starting 3 months post-surgery versus patients who did not receive the motor imagery program.

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
8mo left

Started Jul 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 19, 2025

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 7, 2025

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2026

Expected
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2027

Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 30, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

September 19, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 27, 2026

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Evolution of limb symmetry

    Evolution of limb symmetry assessed by the Limb Symmetry Index in %

    between 3 and 4.5 months

  • Isometric quadriceps strength

    Isometric quadriceps strength using a Micro Fet handheld dynamometer (in Newtons)

    between 3 and 4.5 months

  • Isometric hamstring strength

    Isometric hamstring strength measured using a Micro Fet handheld dynamometer (in Newtons)

    between 3 and 4.5 months

  • Average concentric strength

    Average concentric strength during a counter-movement jump measured using a force platform (in Newtons)

    between 3 and 4.5 months

  • Average strength

    Average strength during a squat measured using a force platform (in Newtons)

    between 3 and 4.5 months

  • Quadriceps activation measured

    Quadriceps activation measured using electromyography

    between 3 and 4.5 months

Study Arms (2)

Motor imagery program

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients will receive rehabilitation sessions from a physical therapist in accordance with standard practice and will be asked to complete a 3-week motor imagery program starting 3 months after anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Procedure: Reconstructive surgery after anterior cruciate ligament ruptureOther: sessions from a physical therapist

Cognitive (non-motor) task program

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients will receive rehabilitation sessions from a physical therapist in accordance with standard practice and will be asked to complete a 3-week cognitive (non-motor) task program starting 3 months after anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

Procedure: Reconstructive surgery after anterior cruciate ligament ruptureOther: sessions from a physical therapist

Interventions

sessions from a physical therapistOTHER

sessions from a physical therapist in accordance with standard practice

Cognitive (non-motor) task programMotor imagery program
Reconstructive surgery after anterior cruciate ligament rupturePROCEDURE

surgical technique for repairing the cruciate ligament

Cognitive (non-motor) task programMotor imagery program

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients aged 18 to 45;
  • Individuals who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for the first time on the operated leg;
  • Patients able to understand and read French;
  • Affiliation with a social insurance plan;
  • Signed informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Recurrence or rupture of the contralateral anterior cruciate ligament;
  • Osteotomy;
  • Cognitive disorders observed by the investigator;
  • Vestibular disorders known to the patient or observed by the investigator;
  • Post-surgical complications (infection, early graft rupture);
  • Patient under guardianship or conservatorship;
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Clinique de la Sauvegarde

Lyon, 69009, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Knee InjuriesLeg InjuriesWounds and Injuries

Central Study Contacts

Benoit PAIROT DE FONTENAY

CONTACT

601740875benoit.pdf@gmx.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
single-blind (patient)
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Prospective, comparative, randomized, controlled, single-blind (patient), single-center study
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2025

First Posted

October 7, 2025

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations

FR(1)