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Comparing Perioperative Education Modalities for ACL Reconstruction on Patient Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, and Surgical Outcomes

Comparison of Perioperative Education Modalities for ACL Reconstruction on Patient Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, and Surgical Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05273463
Enrollment
105
Registered
2022-03-10
Start date
2022-08-23
Completion date
2027-03-01
Last updated
2026-09-03

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Conditions

ACL Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Keywords

ACL Reconstruction

Brief summary

The purpose of this research is to find out whether the way information about surgery is presented to patients affects patient satisfaction, knowledge retention, and surgical outcomes such as anxiety

Interventions

15-minute video about what to expect before, during, and after your surgery

BEHAVIORALClassroom-Based Intervention

Virtual 30-minute course with an Orthopedic nurse about what to expect before, during, and after your surgery

Sponsors

Mayo Clinic
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients of Senior Attending orthopedic sports medicine surgeons at Mayo Clinic Arizona * Patients with a proficiency in English in order to participate without need for translator. * Patients with a diagnosis of a primary ACL injury in need of surgical reconstruction utilizing any surgical technique for ACL reconstruction.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with a diagnosis of ACL injury in need of a surgical revision. * Patients who have any multi-ligamentous injuries to the knee requiring modified postoperative unloading. * Patients who have history of previous anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in either leg. * Patients who have either auditory or visual impairments. * Patients who are medical professionals with work-related knowledge of ACL reconstruction. * Patients with an inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian to give written informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Patient Satisfaction24 monthsMeasured using the Leiden Perioperative Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Self-reported questionnaire that rates the subjects satisfaction with information provision, discomfort and needs during perioperative care.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Anxiety24 monthsMeasured using the PROMIS Emotional Distress - Anxiety Short Form 8a. Self-reported 8-item questionnaire that rates the subjects emotional distress in the past 7 days on a scale of 1=Never to 5=Always. Higher total scores indicate higher anxiety severity.
Self-Efficacy24 monthsMeasured using the PROMIS Self-Efficacy - Manage Symptoms Short Form 8a. Self-reported 8-item questionnaire that rates the subjects current level of confidence to statements about managing symptoms using a scale of 1="I am not at all confident to 5="I am very confident". Higher total score indicate higher confidence in managing symptoms.
Kinesiophobia24 monthsMeasured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Self-reported 17-item questionnaire based on evaluation of fear of movement, fear of physical activity, and fear avoidance using a scale of 1=Strongly Disagree to 4=Strongly Agree. Total score range from 17-68 and higher scores indicate severe kinesiophobia.
Physical Function24 monthsMeasured using the PROMIS Physical Function Short Form 10b. Self-reported 10-item questionnaire that rates the subjects ability to perform an activity using a scale of 5="Without any difficulty" to 1="Unable to do". Higher total scores indicate higher physical function.
Knowledge Retention24 monthsMeasured using the ACL Reconstruction Perioperative Education Quiz
Pain Interference24 monthsMeasured using the PROMIS Pain Interference Short Form 6a. Self-reported 6-item questionnaire that rates the subjects pain interference with activities in the past 7 days using a scale of 1="Not at all" to 5="Very much". Higher total scores indicate higher pain interference with activities experienced.
History of Falls24 monthsMeasured using the History of Falls Questionnaire. Self-reported 5-item questionnaire asking subjects about falls experienced in the past month and seriousness.
Lysholm Knee Score24 monthsMeasured using the Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale. Self-reported questionnaire that asks subjects to indicate which statement best describes their condition in regards to common complaints frequently experience with knee problems. Total scoring out of 100 and higher score less knee-specific symptoms.
Activity Level24 monthsMeasured using the Tegner Activity Scale. Self-reported level of activity prior to injury and post injury. Total of 10 levels and higher levels indicate greater activity level.
Confidence in Returning to Sport24 monthsMeasured using the ACL Return to Sport Index. Self-reported 6-item questionnaire to measure the readiness to return to sports after ACL injury or reconstruction. Using a scale from 0 points (extremely negative psychological responses) to 100 points (no negative psychological responses).
Resilience24 monthsMeasured using the Brief Resilience Scale. Self-reported 6-item questionnaire to measure perceived ability to recover from stress. Total score range 1-5 with higher scores indicating higher resilience.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORHayley Powell, MSN, RN

Mayo Clinic

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 4, 2026