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New treatment option for ACL Reconstruction
Official title Effect of Internal Brace on Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction With BTB Autograft
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06542705
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to assess Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) healing through analyzing clinical, radiographic, functional and patient-reported outcomes following ACL reconstruction with bone-tendon-bone autograft with and without internal bracing.
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 35
You may be able to join if
- Patients undergoing ACLR with BTB autograft
- Patients ages 18-35, inclusive
- Ability to undergo standard rehab protocol and full, painless range of motion at the time of surgery of their operative knee
You likely can't join if
- Osteoarthritis defined by Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on preoperative weightbearing radiographs
- Significant chondral injury as defined by grade 3-4 lesion greater than 2cm2
- History of autoimmune or inflammatory disease
- Prior ipsilateral knee ligament surgery or multi-ligament knee injury
- Concomitant Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure
- History of contralateral ACL surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients undergoing ACLR with BTB autograft
- Patients ages 18-35, inclusive
- Ability to undergo standard rehab protocol and full, painless range of motion at the time of surgery of their operative knee
- Osteoarthritis defined by Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on preoperative weightbearing radiographs
- Significant chondral injury as defined by grade 3-4 lesion greater than 2cm2
- History of autoimmune or inflammatory disease
- Prior ipsilateral knee ligament surgery or multi-ligament knee injury
- Concomitant Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure
- History of contralateral ACL surgery
- Younger than 18 years of age
- Older than 35 years of age
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, 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, 18 years to 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.