Effect of Patient Resilience on Return to Sport Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery

September 3, 2019 updated by: Scott Kaar, MD, St. Louis University
Despite the large majority of patients that undergo ACL reconstruction reporting successful outcomes in regard to tests of knee function, only about 2/3 return to their prior level or athletic activity after surgery. A large amount of research has been conducted investigating the effects of psychological factors on return to sports after ACL reconstruction; however, the specific role of resilience has yet to be solely analyzed. This study aims to determine the effect of variations in patient resilience on their return to sports after surgery.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Meta-analysis of post ACL reconstruction return to sport suggests that despite approximately 90% of patients achieving successful outcomes in terms of objectively measurable knee function, only 63% return to their pre-injury sport participation rate. This leads one to question what factors other than knee function may contribute to such a discrepancy. Prior studies have shown psychological factors, such as fear of re-injury, can play in role in whether a patient returns to play. However, the role of patient resilience on recovery is less clear. This research will examine the effect of patient resilience on post-ACLR return to sport. The Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS), a proven method of assessing ability to recover from stressful situations, will be used to evaluate patient resilience. The role of resilience on recovery post shoulder surgery, as well as rehabilitation in post-operative orthopaedic geriatric patients has been examined; however, the effect of resilience on specifically ACLR return to sport has yet to be studied.

This research will provide insight as to how to identify patients at high risk for not returning to sport, the first step in improving return to sport outcomes in ACL reconstruction patients.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Missouri
      • Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110
        • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 50 years (ADULT, CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

English speaking patients 14 yrs of age or older with isolated ACL tear and having undergone surgical reconstruction.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • English speaking patients
  • Isolated ACL tear having undergone surgical reconstruction.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-English speaking patients.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
s/p ACLR
Patients having undergone ACL Reconstruction Surgery with goal of returning to sport. 6 months post-op, patients will complete the BRS survey as a method of evaluating resilience.
Behavioral: Brief Resilience Scale
6 months post-op, patients will complete the BRS survey as a method of evaluating resilience.
Other Names:
  • BRS

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Return to Sport
Time Frame: 1 year
Whether the patient has returned to sport s/p ACLR
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

St. Louis University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Scott Kaar, MD, St. Louis University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

January 20, 2017

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

August 30, 2019

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

August 30, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 4, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2017

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

January 6, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

September 6, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 3, 2019

Last Verified

September 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 47659
  • 27659 (SLU IRB)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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