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Effect of Graded Motor Imagery for patient recovery after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction

Effect of Graded Motor Imagery for Enhanced Recovery in rehabilitation of individuals after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Pain, Mobility, Kinesiophobia, Mental imagery ability and Functions: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/102429
Enrollment
72
Registered
2026-01-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M968- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Graded Motor Imagery and Standard Rehabilitation: GMI aims to facilitate cortical reorganization via neuroplasticity, gradually activating motor cortical areas and reducing disinhibitio

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) All gender Aged 18- 45. 2) Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Grade 2 or Grade 3 ACL tear on MRI and who are scheduled for reconstructive surgery. 3) Individuals who opted for Spinal anesthesia during the surgical procedure. 4)Able to follow verbal instructions and cognitively engage with imagery techniques (Clinician judgment)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Not willing to participate 2. Visual or cognitive impairments that preclude engagement in GMI tasks 3. Non-compliance with rehab protocols or inability to attend follow-up sessions 4. Uncontrolled systemic illness or comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiac or respiratory disease) 5. Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, major depression) that may interfere with participation 6. History of previous lower limb injury/ trauma.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain, Range of motion, Kinesiophobia, Motor imagery ability, FunctionsTimepoint: at baseline 3 weeks 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quadriceps & Hamstring Strength,Postural Stability, Length of Hospital Stay, Patient SatisfactionTimepoint: at baseline 3 weeks 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rutuja Phadke

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to University)

rutuja.phadke9@gmail.com8669155407

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026