Clinical trials: ACL, open to volunteers
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
How to Best Treat Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
The project is a pragmatic registry-based RCT aiming to investigate ACL injury treatment. Study results will help fill knowledge gaps, facilitate shared decision making and strengthen patient treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04770233
- Testing
- Early ACL reconstruction, Active rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 328 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Biologic Augmentation With Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This study will evaluate the efficacy of biologic augmentation of ACL reconstruction with bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells as measured by magnetic resonance imaging to detect graft healing and integration.
- Trial name
- BMAC (NCT04650568)
- Testing
- Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
ACL Reconstruction, Hemarthrosis
Study the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Tranexamic Acid When Used in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is widely used in orthopedic surgery to reduce perioperative blood loss, particularly in total hip and knee arthroplasty, due to its antifibrinolytic mechanism, low cost, broad availability, and established…
- Trial name
- TXA (NCT07332910)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chirec
ACL Tears
BioBrace® Augmentation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Procedures
This research study will evaluate mid-term clinical safety and performance outcomes of the BioBrace® Reinforced Implant when used to augment a tissue graft during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT06948591
- Testing
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with BioBrace® augmentation, Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- CONMED Corporation
ACL Reconstruction, Intraarticular Injection
Comparison of Functional Outcomes Following Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction With Peroneus Longus Autograft With and Without Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection.
This prospective RCT investigates if a single 4 ml intra-articular PRP injection improves knee function after ACL reconstruction using peroneus longus autograft.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, Intraarticular Injection, PRP
- Trial name
- NCT07470359
- Testing
- PRP injection
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore General Hospital
Double Leg Vertical Jump (DLVJ), Single Leg Squat (SLS)
ESSKA/ESMA ACL Injury Prevention Program in Czech Sport
This study aims to address the rising incidence of ACL injuries, particularly among adolescents, by developing and implementing a comprehensive prevention program based on the evidence-based "ACL Prevention for ALL" framework…
- Conditions
- Double Leg Vertical Jump (DLVJ), Single Leg Squat (SLS), Single Leg Drop Landing (SLDL), Drop Jump Test (DJ Test)
- Trial name
- NCT07019727
- Testing
- ESSKA/ESMA 'ACL Prevention for All' methodology
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
ACL, LET
Outcomes and Complication Rates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the "Over-the-top" Technique Combined With Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis in Patients Over 50 Years Old, Compared With a Control Group of Patients Under 30
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizers of the knee, and its injury is among the most common soft tissue injuries of the knee.
- Conditions
- ACL, LET, Hamstring Muscles
- Trial name
- ACL_50_YO (NCT07041242)
- Testing
- ligament reconstruction using the single-bundle "over-the-top" technique
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Stefano Zaffagnini
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Are Clinical Outcomes Unchanged by ALL Fixation at 0° or 30° of Knee Flexion in Combined ACL-ALL Reconstruction? Despite Numerous Technical Descriptions of Anterolateral Procedures, There is Limited Knowledge Regarding the Effect of Knee Flexion Angle During Graft Fixation.
This study evaluates whether the knee flexion angle used during fixation of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) affects clinical outcomes in patients undergoing combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and ALL reconstruction.
- Trial name
- ACL ALL (NCT07451743)
- Testing
- anterolateral ligament reconstruction
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- ASL Lecce
ACL Reconstruction, Extracorpereal Shock Wave Therapy
Efficacy of Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The aim of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of fESWT in rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is fESWT applied in addition to conventional physiotherapy effective…
- Trial name
- NCT06688344
- Testing
- fESWT, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Berivan Beril Kılıç
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes
This study is being done to find out if metformin is effective at reducing pain by delaying the onset of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, ACL Tear
- Trial name
- PIKASO (NCT06096259)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Quadriceps Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing…
- Trial name
- NCT03096366
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction, Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
SharkScrew ACL RCT
This prospective, randomized controlled trial will compare three tibial interference screw types used for graft fixation during primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) screw, a…
- Trial name
- NCT07830953
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction with a Biocomposite Screw, ACL Reconstruction using a PEEK Screw, ACL Reconstruction using an Allograft Screw
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Austrian Workers Compensation Board Styria
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
The Clinical Efficacy of Anterolateral Complex Augmentation in Patients With ACL Rupture Combined With Excessive Internal Tibial Rotation Subluxation: A Bidirectional Cohort Study
This project aims to establish a high-quality, large-scale, single-center bidirectional cohort study to evaluate the postoperative clinical efficacy of ACLR combined with ALC augmentation in a specific high-risk…
- Trial name
- NCT06961292
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
ACL Reconstruction
Methylprednisolone Addition to Multimodal Pain Regimens After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Patients who are being seen for ACL tears will be approached in the UAB Orthopedic Clinic. Included patients will be those aged 14-65 undergoing ACL Reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT07605923
- Testing
- Methyl Prednisolone (MP), Standard Post-Operative Pain Control, Surgeon's Standard ACL Postoperative Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
ACL Injury
Functional Movement Training Versus Functional Stability Training in Post-ACL Surgery
This randomized controlled trial study will include 32 athletes aged 18-35 who had ACL surgery. After surgery, participants will be selected and assigned randomly to the Functional Movement Training or Functional Stability…
- Trial name
- NCT07725016
- Testing
- Functional Movement training, Functional stability training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Clinical and Functional Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction Versus Primary Repair
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary structure responsible for controlling anterior-posterior translation and rotational stability of the knee joint.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Isokinetic Test
- Trial name
- NCT07318272
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
ACL Surgery
Muscle Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Impaired Power Output in Physically Active Individuals
The goal of this clinical trial is to to determine the extent of the association between objective changes in the muscle function of the knee extensors (strength and power) and the function reported by the patient following ACL…
- Trial name
- ReGAIN (NCT07765173)
- Testing
- assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Metropole Savoie
Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Stopping OsteoARthritis After an ACL Tear
By 2040, 25% of Canadians will have osteoarthritis, a disabling joint condition. Most people think osteoarthritis only affects older adults, but 50% of the 700,000 Canadian youth who hurt their knee playing sports annually will…
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Trial name
- SOAR (NCT06195423)
- Testing
- Stop OsteoARthritis (SOAR) program, Living Well after ACLR program
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Effects of tDCS on Motor Cortex During ACL Recovery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a prevalent injury, particularly among young and physically active individuals. The efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and exercise-based rehabilitation on neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT06818201
- Testing
- NIBS, Rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Soft-tissue Quadriceps Autograft ACL-reconstruction in the Skeletally-immature vs. Hamstrings
To date, the use of the quadriceps tendon as an autograft option in primary paediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction has not been well studied.
- Trial name
- SQuASH (NCT03896464)
- Testing
- Soft tissue hamstring autograft, Quadriceps tendon autograft
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, Japan
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University