Clinical Research Directory

The Effect of Isokinetic Vs Plyometric Training in Post-ACLR Surgery

The primary goal of this RCT is to evaluate the effects of isokinetic training compared to plyometric training in patients aged 18-40 years who have undergone ACLR surgery. The primary question to answer is which of the two interventions (isokinetic or plyometrics) has superior effect in the improvement of muscular strength, functional performance and patient-reported outcomes in ACLR patients. Participants will be divided into two groups. Both groups received standard rehabilitation for 16 weeks, followed by adding for 8 weeks: Group 1: receives isokinetic training, Group 2: receives plyometric training (total=24 weeks).

The Effect of Plyometric Training in Post-ACLR Surgery

The primary goal of this RCT is to evaluate the effect of adding plyometric training on standard program intervention in patients aged 18-40 years who have undergone ACLR surgery. The primary question to answer is does adding plyometrics training to the standard rehabilitation program has superior effect in the improvement of muscular strength, dynamic balance and functional performance in ACLR patients. Participants will be divided into two groups. Group 1 (control) receives standard program for 24 weeks, and Group 2 (interventional) receives the same standard program for 16 weeks, followed by adding plyometrics for additional 8 weeks alongside with the standard program (total of 24 weeks).

Bioactive Knee Sleeves After ACL Reconstruction

This trial is studying the effectiveness of a bioactive knee sleeve to improve swelling and range of motion in the early postoperative ACL reconstruction.

Effect of Graft Type on Knee Muscle Strength After ACL Reconstruction

This prospective observational study will compare recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft or hamstring tendon autograft. The main goal is to examine differences in knee muscle strength recovery during the early and mid-term postoperative period. Participants aged 13 to 45 years who undergo unilateral ACL reconstruction and meet the eligibility criteria will be followed at Hacettepe University. Knee extensor and flexor strength will be assessed using isometric testing at postoperative weeks 4, 8, and 12 and month 6, and with isokinetic concentric testing at months 3 and 6. Functional outcomes and kinesiophobia will also be evaluated at month 6 using IKDC, KOOS, and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. All participants will receive the same standard postoperative rehabilitation program under physiotherapist supervision. The study aims to clarify whether graft type is associated with different patterns of muscle strength recovery and functional improvement after ACL reconstruction

KRONOS Versus Breg T-Scope Post-operative Knee Braces Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the KRONOS postoperative knee brace reduces pain and enhances recovery compared with the standard Breg T-scope hinged brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction knee surgery.