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

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

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15-65 years
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Phase N/A
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Overview

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

Eligibility

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.

Study details
    ACL Injury
    Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

NCT05273463

Mayo Clinic

14 October 2025

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