Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)NCT07210853
Postural Stability Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
An observational study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Postural Stability, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most frequent knee injuries, often leading to deficits in postural stability and balance as a result of mechanoreceptor damage, which disrupts proprioceptive feedback and sensorimotor regulation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Postural Stability
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Jan 2024to 15 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study included 58 non-athletic individuals aged 18-40 years. Among them, 29 participants had undergone unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) 12-24 months prior to the study, and 29 healthy individuals matched for age, height, weight, and sex served as the control group.
Who may be able to join
- aged 18-40 years who had undergone unilateral ACLR Tegner activity score of ≥ 5
Who cannot join
- Any other orthopedic conditions affecting the lower extremities besides ACL injury
- A history of lower extremity surgery for any reason
- Lower limb malalignment
- Neurological or circulatory disorders that could impair balance
- Visual or vestibular problems
- Rheumatologic diseases
- Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi
Niğde, Niğde Province, 51200
About this study
Official title: Postural Stability and Balance Impairments in Non-Athletic Individuals After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most frequent knee injuries, often leading to deficits in postural stability and balance as a result of mechanoreceptor damage, which disrupts proprioceptive feedback and sensorimotor regulation. The present study aimed to provide a detailed evaluation of postural stability and balance in non-athletic individuals following ACL reconstruction (ACLR).
- Keywords
- anterior cruciate ligament, balance, postural stability
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ACL | individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction | |
| Control | healthy controls matched to the ACL group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Static Balance- Bipodal stance test
Measured: baseline
Static balance- Single-leg stance test
Measured: baseline
Dynamic Balance- Y-Balance Test
Measured: baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score)
Measured: baseline
IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee - Subjective Form)
Measured: baseline
Tegner Activity Scale
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2025
- Study start2 Jan 2024
- Primary completion15 Dec 2024
- Study completion15 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Gürkan Demirtas, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07210853
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-95860085-050.02.04-453062
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 29 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 7 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Demi̇rtas G, Yagar H, Bulut EK, Bi̇cer KE. Postural stability impairments in non-athletic individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cross-sectional study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026 Jan 20;18(1):153. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01543-w.
PubMed 41559812
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Postural Stability and Balance Impairments in Non-Athletic Individuals After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07210853
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-95860085-050.02.04-453062
- Keywords
- anterior cruciate ligament, balance, postural stability
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most frequent knee injuries, often leading to deficits in postural stability and balance as a result of mechanoreceptor damage, which disrupts proprioceptive feedback and sensorimotor regulation. The present study aimed to provide a detailed evaluation of postural stability and balance in non-athletic individuals following ACL reconstruction (ACLR).
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ACL | – | –individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction |
| Control | – | –healthy controls matched to the ACL group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study included 58 non-athletic individuals aged 18-40 years. Among them, 29 participants had undergone unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) 12-24 months prior to the study, and 29 healthy individuals matched for age, height, weight, and sex served as the control group.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- aged 18-40 years who had undergone unilateral ACLR Tegner activity score of ≥ 5
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Any other orthopedic conditions affecting the lower extremities besides ACL injury
- A history of lower extremity surgery for any reason
- Lower limb malalignment
- Neurological or circulatory disorders that could impair balance
- Visual or vestibular problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Static Balance- Bipodal stance test
Time frame: baseline
Static balance- Single-leg stance test
Time frame: baseline
Dynamic Balance- Y-Balance Test
Time frame: baseline
3 secondary outcomes
KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score)
Time frame: baseline
IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee - Subjective Form)
Time frame: baseline
Tegner Activity Scale
Time frame: baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Oct 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41559812Demi̇rtas G, Yagar H, Bulut EK, Bi̇cer KE. Postural stability impairments in non-athletic individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cross-sectional study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026 Jan 20;18(1):153. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01543-w.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Postural Stability, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Static Balance- Bipodal stance test (time frame: baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07210853, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Oct 2025.