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The Effect of Mirror Training Combined with Cross-Education on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

The Effect of Mirror Training Combined with Cross-Education on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124386
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-11
Start date
2026-05-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-18

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Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Interventions

Conventional rehabilitation control group:The affected lower limb is participating in a standard clinical rehabilitation program.
Cross-education Group:The affected lower limb is participating in a standard clinical rehabilitation program, while the unaffected lower limb is participating in eccentric resistance training for the
Combined intervention group:The affected lower limb is participating in a standard clinical rehabilitation program, while the unaffected lower limb is participating in mirror training combined with kn

Sponsors

Chengdu Sport University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 45; 2. A unilateral non-contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury was diagnosed at the hospital prior to surgery; 3. Post-injury unilateral arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction combined with autologous hamstring tendon grafting, with or without meniscal repair; 4. 4 weeks post-operative; 5. Alert and oriented, able to understand verbal instructions, with no communication difficulties.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The affected limb at rest VAS>=7points; 2. Patients in whom damage to peripheral nerves, such as the femoral or sciatic nerves, is discovered during surgery or confirmed postoperatively; 3. Patients requiring a second operation due to concomitant fractures of the lower limb on the same side, multiple ligament injuries, vascular injuries or severe infection; 4. Those with visual impairments who are unable to respond to visual feedback via a mirror; 5.Those with a history of epilepsy or severe hemiplegia; 6. A history of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury; 7. A history of multiple ligament repairs and a history of serious injuries or conditions affecting the lower back, hips and ankles; 8. A history of systemic or neurological problems, or regular use of prescription medication; 9. A history of injury to the contralateral lower limb within the past year, or the presence of functional impairment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Central Activation Ratio;Surface Electromyography;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle thickness and cross-sectional area;Quadriceps strength;Range of motion of the knee joint;Secondary outcomes: International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form;Visual Analog Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhu Yani

Chengdu sport university

zyn20260420@163.com+86 182 2595 5218

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 22, 2026