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Compares treatment options for Knee Injuries
Official title Non- Vs Partial Controlled Weightbearing After Multiple Knee Ligament Reconstruction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05073276
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective randomized controlled trial with the purpose to determine if patients undergoing isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, or isolated medial collateral ligament (MCL) reconstruction, or combined PCL, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), fibular collateral ligament (FCL), posterolateral corner (PLC), and MCL reconstructions (or any combination of multiple ligaments) can safely begin partial controlled weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 59. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- ≥ 14 years old, \<60
- Reconstruction of PCL alone
- Reconstruction of MCL alone
- Reconstruction of combined multiligament injuries (PCL+ (FCL, PLC, ACL, MCL))
- Reconstruction of multiligament injuries (ACL+MCL)
You likely can't join if
- \< 14 years old
- \>60 years old
- Pregnant
- Revision PCL reconstructions
- Previous or concurrent vascular injury (vascular bypass procedure)
- Associated fractures requiring concurrent surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥ 14 years old, \<60
- Reconstruction of PCL alone
- Reconstruction of MCL alone
- Reconstruction of combined multiligament injuries (PCL+ (FCL, PLC, ACL, MCL))
- Reconstruction of multiligament injuries (ACL+MCL)
- Males or females
- Is willing and able to comply with the clinical trial plan and able to understand and sign the Patient Informed Consent Form.
- \< 14 years old
- \>60 years old
- Pregnant
- Revision PCL reconstructions
- Previous or concurrent vascular injury (vascular bypass procedure)
- Associated fractures requiring concurrent surgery
- Concurrent meniscal root or radial repair surgery
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 14 years to 59 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Edina, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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