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Effect of Preoperative Kinesiophobia on Clinical Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery

NCT07654894 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-06-17

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Summary

Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries and frequently require arthroscopic surgical treatment when conservative management fails or mechanical symptoms persist. Although surgical techniques have improved clinical outcomes, postoperative recovery is influenced not only by structural pathology but also by psychological factors. Kinesiophobia, defined as an excessive and debilitating fear of movement due to pain or the expectation of reinjury, may negatively affect rehabilitation adherence, functional recovery, and pain perception.

This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effect of preoperative kinesiophobia on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tears. Adult patients diagnosed with a meniscal tear by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging and scheduled for arthroscopic surgery will be enrolled. Preoperative demographic and clinical characteristics, pain intensity, functional status, and kinesiophobia levels will be assessed using validated outcome measures. Postoperative evaluations will be performed three months after surgery to determine changes in pain and functional outcomes. The relationship between preoperative kinesiophobia and postoperative clinical success will be analyzed. The findings of this study may help identify patients at risk for suboptimal recovery and support the development of individualized rehabilitation strategies.

Conditions

  • Meniscal Tear

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medipol University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Erdal Güngör, M.D · Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-25
Primary Completion
2026-12-15
Completion
2026-12-30

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