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New treatment option for ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Official title Optimizing Graft Selection for ACL Reconstruction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05342441
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Purpose: To investigate the differences between the three most common methods for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), to support the development of the best method for the individual patient. Main research area: ¨ Sports Orthopedic Surgical research.
- 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 18 to 40
You may be able to join if
- List of clinically confirmed first-time ACL rupture
- Current injury sustai´ned within 2 years
- high activity level prior to ACL rupture (Tegner score ≥ 3) and personal goal of returning to physical activity. List of preoperative
You likely can't join if
- Inadequate Danish language skills to answer questionnaires.
- Prior ligament surgery in the injured knee
- Prior ligament surgery in the non-injured knee
- Instability of the non-injured knee
- Known osteoarthritis (Kelgren Lawrence score ≥ 2)
- Prior open surgery to either knee
See the full eligibility criteria
- List of clinically confirmed first-time ACL rupture
- Current injury sustai´ned within 2 years
- high activity level prior to ACL rupture (Tegner score ≥ 3) and personal goal of returning to physical activity. List of preoperative
- Inadequate Danish language skills to answer questionnaires.
- Prior ligament surgery in the injured knee
- Prior ligament surgery in the non-injured knee
- Instability of the non-injured knee
- Known osteoarthritis (Kelgren Lawrence score ≥ 2)
- Prior open surgery to either knee
- Prior severe fracture involving knee joint surfaces
- Prior severe injury to thigh muscles in either leg (e.g. tear or compartment)
- Prior severe injury to the patella tendon of either knee (e.g. subluxation)
- Medical condition preventing full participation (e.g. active cancer, - rheumatoid arthritis)
- Psychiatric condition preventing full participation
- Pregnancy
- Obesity (BMI \> 30) List of Perioperative exclusion criteria (Arthroscopy)
- Medial meniscus lesion \> 50%
- Lateral meniscus lesion \> 50%
- Treated Meniscal root lesion or radial meniscal tear that require restrictive regimen
- Cartilage lesion \>2cm2, Articular cartilage injury classification (ICRS) grade 3
- Concurrent ligament injury (except medial collateral ligament (MCL) lesion grade 1-2)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hvidovre, Denmark
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, 18 years to 40 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hvidovre, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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