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Assessment of NEURO-K-STARTS Following Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Summary
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the major treatment option for ACL injuries. Despite this, recurrence rates are high. Half of all recurrences occur within 8 months of reconstruction, and 70% within the first 6 months after return to sport (RTS). The decision to RTS is therefore a critical one, as returning too early can increase the risk of recurrence, whilst a delayed return delays a return to pre-injury performance levels. To guide this decision-making process, objective data is required to determine fitness for RTS. This is why the K-STARTS (Knee Safety Athletic Return to Sport) was developed. It is a composite test comprising functional and psychological assessments that enable the calculation of an overall score used to determine the functional recovery of the knee six months after ACL reconstruction. Currently, functional tests are limited to measuring physical performance, whereas athletes often manage complex visuospatial processing whilst performing physically. It is therefore necessary to develop clinical tests that integrate neurocognitive and physical functions in order to better simulate the sporting challenges that lead to injury and thus improve preparation for RTS NEURO-K-STARTS is a battery of functional tests based on three standard horizontal jump tests from the K-STARTS, supplemented by four neurofunctional tests. No evaluation of the NEURO-K-STARTS in patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction has been published. This is why this research is set up.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
144
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2029-02
Last Updated
2026-06-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
NEURO-K-STARTS
NEURO-K-STARTS involves carrying out the three standard horizontal jump tests from the K-STARTS (Single Hop Test, Triple Hop Test and Crossover Hop Test), supplemented by four neurofunctional tests. It is the combination of these tests that makes up the NEURO-K-STARTS
Locations (1)
Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz
Lyon, France