Readiness Outcomes Affecting Return to Sport 2.0: An Intervention Feasibility & Pilot Study (ROAR 2:Pilot)
ACL Tear
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for ACL Tear focused on measuring ACL tear, Mental Skills, Psychological Readiness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of a complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
- Undergoing ACL reconstruction at Boston Children's Hospital by a study-participating surgeon
- Age at time of surgery between 8 and ≤ 25
- English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Torn medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) requiring reconstruction
Sites / Locations
- Boston Children's Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention
Participants will receive mental skills training in addition to receiving standard-of-care ACL reconstruction and follow-up care. The goal of mental skills training is to help athletes maximize performance, reach self-determined goals, and build confidence in their fields of play. Many of the same tools that benefit athletes in sport performance also translate to their injury experience. Mental conditioning helps athletes navigate the many ups and downs that accompany ACL injury and recovery. Athletes are taught techniques to maintain their sport mindset by capitalizing on motivation, consistency, and resilience. One-on-one sessions are athlete-centered, and are designed to encourage exploration and growth through tangible mental skills strategies.