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Effectiveness of a Digital Prehabilitation Programme Before ACL Reconstruction

NCT07643480 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-06-11

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Summary

Background Prehabilitation prior to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been shown to improve preoperative knee function, enhance quadriceps strength, and optimize postoperative recovery. However, access to supervised prehabilitation programmes remains limited. Digital health interventions may improve accessibility, adherence, and continuity of care.

Objective To determine whether a structured digital prehabilitation programme is more effective than usual care in improving quadriceps strength and functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction.

Methods/design This study is a single-centre, parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Adult participants scheduled for primary ACL reconstruction will be randomly allocated to either a usual care group or a digital prehabilitation group. The intervention group will complete a 4-week structured digital prehabilitation programme prior to surgery. Outcomes will be assessed preoperatively and up to 12 weeks postoperatively.

Expected Results The digital prehabilitation programme is expected to improve preoperative knee status and enhance postoperative quadriceps strength and functional recovery compared to usual care.

Conditions

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Interventions

OTHER

Digital Prehabilitation Programme

Participants in the intervention group will undergo a structured 4-week digital prehabilitation programme prior to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.The programme includes:- Range of motion exercises targeting knee extension and flexion- Strength training focusing on quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip musculature- Neuromuscular and balance training- Patient education on surgical procedure, postoperative expectations, and recovery process- Lifestyle optimisation advice including pain management, nutrition, and emotional supportThe intervention will be delivered through a digital platform with guided exercise sessions and remote supervision.Frequency: 3 sessions per weekDuration: approximately 10-20 minutes per sessionThe programme aims to optimise preoperative knee function, improve quadriceps strength, and enhance postoperative recovery outcomes.

OTHER

Usual Care

Participants in the control group will receive standard preoperative care, which may include general advice and routine clinical follow-up, but no structured prehabilitation programme.Participants will not receive a supervised or digital exercise intervention prior to surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Extremadura

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Évora

    collaborator OTHER

  • Alejandro Caña Pino

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-09-15
Primary Completion
2026-10-15
Completion
2026-12-31

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