Clinical trials: Patellar Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
The Long-term Degradation Outcome of Bilok Screws Used for ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the long term outcome of a poly L-lactic acid / β-tricalcium phosphate (BILOK) biodegradable interference fixation screw used for arthroscopic bone-patellar tendon-bone ACL…
- Trial name
- NCT00374491
- Sponsor
- ArthroCare Corporation
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
Healthy Participants
Acute Musculoskeletal Responses to Blood Flow Restriction Training
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute musculoskeletal responses to isometric exercise with and without blood flow restriction in healthy, physically active young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07848048
- Testing
- High-Intensity Isometric Exercise, Low-Intensity Isometric Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Vertical Jump, Patellar Tendon
Does the Structure of the Tendon Relate to the Temporal, Kinetic and Kinematic Jump Variables? Athletes Vs. Non Athletes
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between temporal, kinetic, and kinematic jump variables and patellar and Achilles tendons' structure in athletes and non-athletes.
- Conditions
- Vertical Jump, Patellar Tendon, Achilles Tendon
- Trial name
- NCT06732986
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Patella, Familial Recurrent Dislocation Of
Medial Retinacular Plication Versus Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Recurrent Patellar Instability
The purpose of this study is to determine whether medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction results in superior functional outcomes compared to medial retinacular plication surgery in cases of recurrent patellar instability.
- Trial name
- NCT02480959
- Testing
- Surgical treatment for recurrent patellar instability
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Medial Patellar Femoral Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
BFRT MPFL and ACL Reconstruction Rehab
Blood flow restrictive (BFR) therapy following MPFL or ACL reconstruction rehabilitation. Specific Aim 1: Test whether maintaining BFR cuff inflation or deflating between exercises results in greater quadriceps strength and…
- Trial name
- NCT05426954
- Testing
- Rehabilitation utilizing blood flow restrictive therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Richard Watson, PT
Knee Instability
Patellar Tendon Regeneration With Platelet-rich Plasma
The central third of the patellar tendon is used as a donor site for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. After months or years the harvest site partially regenerates.
- Trial name
- NCT01111747
- Testing
- Platelet-rich plasma, Control group
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Knee Stability, Patella Luxation
Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament - A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Two Surgery Technics
The purpose of this present study is to determine which surgery technic provides the best clinical outcome after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction comparing suture anchors and screw fixation in medial femoral condyle.
- Trial name
- NCT02180685
- Testing
- Anchor fixation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Tendinopathy
Treatment of Acute and Chronic Ligament and Tendon Injuries With Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet rich plasma has been used in previous studies to stimulate faster healing of torn ligaments and tendons in order to help reduce pain and restore normal function.
- Trial name
- NCT01406821
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injection, Ultrasound-guided dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position
BFR Training for Post ACLR
This randomized clinical trial is designed to compare three different rehabilitation methods for patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position, Muscle Morphology, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07142889
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Bone Graft; Complications, ACL Injuries
Radiographic Findings and Clinical Outcomes After Bone Grafting Patellar Defect in ACL Reconstruction
All patients will be randomly assigned using a computer randomization algorithm to one of two matched cohort groups. Patients will not be advised which group they belong to until after the completion of the study.
- Trial name
- BTB BackFill (NCT06975306)
- Testing
- autologous bone grafts, Demineralized bone matrix (DBM)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Hamstrings X Patellar Tendon for ACL Reconstruction in Soccer Players - RCT
The purpose of this study is to specifically evaluate outcomes of bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft versus hamstring autograft ACL reconstruction in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT02642692
- Testing
- Patellar Tendon graft, Hamstring Graft
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
ACL Tear
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The study is a prospective randomized control trial consisting of subjects requiring ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups following their inclusion in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04484961
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (BFR)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Post Operative Pain
The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on Post Operative Pain in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether or not platelet rich plasma (PRP) may help to improve tendon healing and decrease post operative pain in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
- Trial name
- NCT01765712
- Testing
- Anterior Cruciate ligament reconstruction bone patellar tendon bone autograft, Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brian Walters
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Dosage-dependence of Graded Exercise Therapy in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
With this study two different therapeutic exercise regimens will be compared in patients with anterior knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome, PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT01290705
- Testing
- High exercise therapy, Low exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Comparison of Bone-patellar Tendon-bone and Patellar Tendon-bone Grafts in ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of this randomized study is to compare donor site morbidity and clinical and functional outcomes of both surgery techniques (bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) graft versus bone-patellar tendon without patellar bone…
- Trial name
- NCT07475351
- Testing
- Bone-Patellar tendon-Bone, Patellar tendon-Bone
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Dislocated Patella, Torn Medial Patellofemoral Ligament
Repair of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Compared to Conservative Treatment for First Time Patella Dislocation
Background: The forces involved in a patella dislocation event can cause significant collateral damage involving the articular cartilage of the patella femoral joint.
- Trial name
- NCT02185001
- Testing
- Direct Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Repair, Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopedic Specialty Institute
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting
Graft Maturity After Blood Flow Restriction Training in ACL Reconstruction
Rationale Graft maturity is correlated with strength and biomechanical properties of the reconstructed ACL. There are concerns that heavy-load resistance training (HLRT) may have detrimental effects on ACL graft maturation.
- Trial name
- TimeToMature (NCT05972876)
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction training, Resistance training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Periosteal - Patellar Tendon - Bone Autograft - The Kocabey Press-Fit Technique
This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients undergoing anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with periosteal-patellar tendon-bone autograft and press-fit tibial…
- Trial name
- NCT06190223
- Testing
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a periost-patellar-tendon-bone (PPTB) autograft and a tibial press-fit technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Tendinopathy
Deep Friction Massage: Symptomatic
Despite DFM being a widely-used technique and the empirical grounding regarding the importance of the pressure applied, there is no study characterizing the pressure applied during DFM, remaining it a discretion of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03255538
- Testing
- DFM: Mean pressure, DFM: Mean pressure - 25%, DFM: Mean pressure + 25%
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário