Clinical trials: ACL Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Early Mobilization of Knee Joint After ACL Surgery. Continuous Passive Motion Versus Manual Passive Mobilization
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries by trauma are a prevalent pathology. In the USA, about 200.000 injuries are estimated per year, half of which implicate a total rupture of the ligament.
- Trial name
- NCT02748759
- Testing
- CPM, Manual mobilization
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Jesús Montesinos Muñoz
ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery
Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients
This study is being conducted to learn about how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard of care aids in the recovery of muscle strength in patients undergoing ACLR procedure.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery, ACL Injury, Electrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07171346
- Testing
- Zynex NexWave Electrotherapy Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
ACL Tear, Post Operative Pain
Impact of Opioid Avoidance Protocol for ACL Reconstruction
This is a prospective, quasi-experimental, cohort study comparing patients treated with one of two postoperative pain management protocols.
- Trial name
- NCT06340932
- Testing
- Iovera, Celecoxib, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Matthew Varacallo
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Single Bundle Versus Double Bundle
ACL tear is a common injury among athletes. The recommended treatment includes reconstruction of the ligament. The common reconstruction technique is single bundle reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01025895
- Testing
- acl reconstruction - double bundle technique, acle reconstruction - single bundle technique
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Femoral Nerve Block
FNB in ACL Recon Under GA
The investigators will compare the results of sono-guided femoral nerve block in arthroscopic surgery for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT06048848
- Testing
- Sono-guided injection, Ropivacaine injection, Saline injection
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Clinical Outcome Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Purpose: There are no existing data available to guide clinicians in the appropriate rehabilitation progression of patients who have undergone knee arthroscopy.
- Trial name
- (COFAKS) (NCT03700996)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
ACL Reconstruction
When do School-aged Patients Return to School After ACL Surgery?
We intend to survey school aged patients following ACL surgery on when they return to school. We will analyze independent variables to determine if any relationship exists that may influence the amount of time missed.
- Trial name
- NCT03929237
- Testing
- observe when return to school after surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
ACL, ACL Injury
Acupuncture ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
Acupuncture research in regards to PONV has been fairly well established, however, studies about perioperative pain control and acupuncture are a little more murky.
- Conditions
- ACL, ACL Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Trial name
- NCT03711734
- Testing
- Acupuncture + Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Improving Maximal Strength in the Initial Postoperative Phase After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial of an App-Based Serious Gaming Approac
The investigators designed a prospective randomized trial to evaluate whether an app based active muscle training program (GenuSport) can improve the postoperative strength by starting rehabilitation immediately after primary…
- Trial name
- NCT04224376
- Testing
- App based Serious Gaming with the Genu Sport knee trainer
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Pain, Postoperative, Knee Arthroscopy
Postoperative Pain Between ACB and FNB After ACLR
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy in pain relief within 24 hours between adductor canal block and femoral nerve block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring graft.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Knee Arthroscopy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament/Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02411890
- Testing
- Adductor canal block (active), Femoral nerve block (active)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Thammasat University
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Stability of the Knee Joint After Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction
The objective of this randomised cohort study was to evaluate the knee rotational stability after the single-bundle ACL reconstruction (SB) with addition of the ALL reconstruction and to compare it with the double-bundle ACL…
- Trial name
- NCT02993679
- Testing
- reconstruction of the ACL and anterolateral ligament
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Znojmo
ACL Repair, Meniscectomy
Efficacy Study of Continuous Intraarticular Infusion in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Operations
The aim of this study is to determine whether the continuous intraarticular infusion of local anesthetics in the postoperative period can improve analgesia and patients satisfaction after knee and shoulder arthroscopy.
- Conditions
- ACL Repair, Meniscectomy, Bankart Repair
- Trial name
- NCT00314457
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
ACL Injury
Immediate Versus Optional Delayed Surgical Repair for Treatment of Acute ACL Injuries
Currently, most patients with an anterior cruciate ligament injury undergo surgery. There is a general belief that surgical reconstruction is necessary to safely return to sports and to prevent early knee osteoarthritis or…
- Trial name
- IODA (NCT05747079)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Optional delayed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Immediate anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Tendon-Bone Versus All-Soft-Tissue for ACL Reconstruction: A Patient-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
In primary pediatric Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the quadriceps tendon with either tendon and patellar bone or an all-tendon graft is commonly employed.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Trial name
- NCT04039971
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Single- vs. Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of this double-blind, randomized clinical trial to compare outcomes of single-bundle (SB) to anatomic double-bundle (DB) ACL reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01319409
- Testing
- Anatomic Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction, Anatomic Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Cross Bracing Protocol Versus Surgery for Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
The aim of the EMBRACE clinical trial is to compare outcomes (knee pain, symptoms, function and quality of life) between people with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture who are managed with either a novel bracing protocol…
- Trial name
- EMBRACE (NCT06956339)
- Testing
- Early anterior cruciate ligament surgery, Novel bracing protocol
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
ACL Surgery, Pain Management
Efficacy of Methylprednisolone for Pain Control After ACL Repair
Opioids are commonly used after orthopedic surgery for pain control but have been shown to increase complications, surgeries, readmissions, and risk for opioid use disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT07158476
- Testing
- Meloxicam 15 mg, Medrol 4 MG Oral Tablet Includes Medrol Dosepak, Gabapentin 300 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
ACL Injury, ACL Tears
Extended Oral Tranexamic Acid After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of oral tranexamic acid (TXA) in improving postoperative outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction…
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, ACL Tears, ACL Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07115056
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Campbell Clinic
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Initial Graft Tension and ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four strong ligaments connecting the bones of the knee joint. If overstretched, the ACL can tear. Reconstruction of a torn ACL is now a common surgical procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT00434837
- Testing
- Initial graft tension during ACL reconstruction surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
ACL, ACL Injury
Mindfulness and ACL Surgery
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery patients experience physical trauma, both in the physical injury itself and following surgery, and face potential long-lasting adverse effects such as muscle weakness, diminished joint…
- Trial name
- NCT05542563
- Testing
- Healthy Minds Program (HMP) App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison