Clinical trials: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Pain Relief Results After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is surgery that is done to repair a damaged ligament in the knee. In this study we will look at whether the femoral nerve block, a commonly used method for pain relief after ACL…
- Trial name
- NCT00022854
- Testing
- Single-injection femoral nerve block, Femoral nerve block 60-hour continuous injection, Saline (control) injection into femoral nerve envelope
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
ACL Injury
Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes
Females who participate in cutting and landing sports suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a 2 to 10-fold greater rate than males participating in the same high-risk sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01034527
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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
Acute Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Feasibility Trial Using Imaging and Biochemical Technologies to Measure Knee Cartilage Composition in Acute ACL Injury
This study will evaluate the bio-mechanical and biochemical abnormalities in acute ACL-injured knees over time. Data will be collected through advanced quantitative MR imaging, functional testing, and bio-specimen collection.
- Trial name
- NCT02010125
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of Knee
Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate in Revision ACL Reconstruction
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to look into the efficacy of concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) in improving post traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) symptoms in patients undergoing revision anterior…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of Knee, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, ACL Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06311513
- Testing
- Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate Injection, Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Medial Collateral Ligament
A Study to Evaluate the Incrediwear Products Immediately After ACL Repair
To assess the benefits of using the Incrediwear knee products after ACL or ACL+MCL arthroscopic surgery, on the postoperative pain, range of motion and effusion.
- Trial name
- NCT06668376
- Testing
- Leg Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Bone and Joint
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injury
Comparison of Quadriceps and Semitendinosus Grafts in ACL Reconstruction Using Data From the Danish Knee Ligament Reconstruction Registry (DKRR)
This study looks at two different types of tendon (tissue) used in knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a common injury in active people.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injury, Ligament Reconstruction, Sports Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06980285
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- Abdirahman Hassan Omar
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
ACL Tear
Augmentation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Collagen Matrix Carrier
The goal of this observational study is to compare patient outcomes for reconstructive surgery of ACL tears. This study utilizes two randomized groups, one being the control group that receives standard ACL reconstructive…
- Trial name
- BioACL (NCT05582226)
- Testing
- ACL reconstruction, Mesenchymal stem cell implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Scarring
Medipore Tape Study
This is a prospective, single-blinded, two-arm, randomized, parallel, pragmatic, effectiveness trial that will enroll patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in order to evaluate the efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT02676115
- Testing
- Standard Post Operative Skin Care, Medipore Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Maximum Oxygen Uptake in ACL-injured Professional Soccer Players
Our purpose is to evaluate maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) in ACL-injured professional soccer players and after a six-month period of post-operative rehabilitation, compared to a control group of healthy professional soccer…
- Trial name
- NCT02674282
- Testing
- ACL reconstruction
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Knee Injuries
SeriACL™ Device Trial for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
The SeriACL device was developed as an alternative to an autograft (i.e., tissue that is taken from a patient's own body) or an allograft (i.e., tissue that is taken from a cadaver) for ACL reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT00490594
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction (SeriACL™ Device)
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Norway
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Serica Technologies, Inc.
ACL Injury
Effects of HMB Supplementation on Recovery Following ACL Surgery
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a primary stabilizer of the knee, and thus when ACL injury occurs participation in physical activity is compromised.
- Trial name
- NCT02602561
- Testing
- HMB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Technologies Inc.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Hybrid Remnant Repair
Patients between 14-60 years of age who will undergo an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction between Nov 1, 2021- Dec 31, 2023, will have their charts reviewed be approached in clinic when the surgery is scheduled…
- Trial name
- NCT05494073
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction with Hybrid Remnant Repair, ACL Reconstruction without Hybrid Remnant Repair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Reconstruction of the ACL With QT Graft With Bone Plug vs BPTB
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common orthopedic injuries worldwide. Currently, the use of the bone patellar tendon bone graft (BPTB) technique is considered the gold standard.
- Trial name
- NCT06189573
- Testing
- Anterior cruciate ligament Reconstruction with autologous quadriceps tendon graft, Anterior cruciate ligament Reconstruction with autologous bone patellar tendon bone graft
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion
Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Disorder
Dynamic Ultrasonography VS MRI in the Evaluation of Meniscal Lesions in Patients With an Indication for Arthroscopy
This is a diagnostic, open-label, single-center interventional study. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dynamic ultrasonography for meniscal injuries in patients with an indication for arthroscopy, and to…
- Conditions
- Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Disorder, ACL Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06159153
- Testing
- Dynamic Ultrasonography assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Prospective Evaluation of PRP and BMC Treatment to Accelerate Healing After ACL Reconstruction
This is a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate potential beneficial effects of leukocyte-poor platelet rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate on the healing and health of critical joint tissues in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04205656
- Testing
- Leukocyte-Poor Platelet Rich Plasma (LP-PRP), Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute
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
Pain, Postoperative, ACL Injury
Effectiveness of iPACK on Postoperative Pain From Hamstring Autograft Following ACL Repair
Patients undergoing ACL repair with hamstring autograft frequently develop significant post operative pain at the hamstring grafting site.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, ACL Injury, Anesthesia, Local, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT05080348
- Testing
- Ropivacaine iPACK Injection, Normal Saline iPACK Injection
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Brenton Alexander