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NCT Number: NCT07671430

Assessment of the Benefits of Psychological Care Before Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery of the Knee (CLIPPER)

The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of a preoperative psychological consultation on postoperative pain in anxious patients undergoing primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Ligament Reconstruction Surgery Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient having signed the consent form for participation in the study
  • Patient scheduled for first-line outpatient ACL reconstruction surgery
  • Patient with a score >30 on the SFQ questionnaire (which assesses fear of surgery)
  • Patient with the ability to connect to the internet and follow a teleconsultation on a screen

Exclusion criteria

  • Surgical history of the operated knee
  • History of psychiatric disorders and/or regular use of psychotropic medication
  • Regular use of opioid medication
  • Mental disability or any other reason that may hinder understanding or strict adherence to the protocol
  • Patient not affiliated with the French social security system
  • Patient under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding or childbearing women without effective contraception
  • A patient who is already enrolled in another therapeutic study protocol or who has participated in another trial within the past three months

Treatment and study plan

A consultation with a psychologist prior to surgery

Behavioral

A videoconference consultation with a psychologist prior to surgery

Primary outcomes

  1. Compare the intensity of postoperative pain between the two groups during the night following the procedure

    Time frame: First night following surgery

    The maximum pain intensity experienced during the first night after surgery is measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche

Other

Registry information

Acronym: CLIPPER

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Jun 26, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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