ACL Reconstruction clinical trials

Antibiotics in ACL reconstruction: vein vs. vein plus soaked graft

This trial compares two methods for preventing infection during ACL reconstruction surgery. One group gets antibiotics through a vein, and the other group gets antibiotics through the vein plus a special antibiotic-soaked graft placed in the knee.

PRP after ACL reconstruction

This trial tests if injecting platelet-rich plasma (a concentration of your own blood platelets) after ACL reconstruction helps with healing and reduces pain. It's for people who recently had ACL surgery and want to try an extra treatment to improve recovery.

ACL surgery and ankle joint function study

This study looks at how ACL reconstruction knee surgery might affect the mechanics of your ankle joint. It aims to understand if the surgery changes how your ankle moves and works, which could help improve rehabilitation.

Strength training with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery

This trial tests a special type of strength training that uses a blood pressure cuff to limit blood flow during exercises. It aims to help people recover muscle strength and improve knee function after ACL surgery.

Balance training after ACL surgery using visual guides

This study tests if a special video-based balance training program helps people recover knee function better after ACL reconstruction surgery. It is designed for patients who had surgery within the past year using their own hamstring tendon.

10-year follow-up MRI after ACL surgery in young athletes

This study uses an MRI scan to look at knees 10 years after ACL reconstruction. It helps researchers understand how the knee changes over time after sports-related ACL injury, and how well reconstruction lasts.

VibraCool to reduce pain and opioid use after ACL surgery

This trial tests a device called VibraCool to see if it can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after ACL reconstruction surgery.

ACL repair: quadriceps vs patellar tendon graft

This trial compares two ways to rebuild a torn ACL using either a piece of your quadriceps tendon (with a small bone piece) or a piece of your patellar tendon (with bone). The goal is to find which graft works best for long-term stability and recovery.

Montelukast after ACL surgery to protect knee cartilage

This early trial tests whether montelukast, a tablet used for allergies, can help protect knee cartilage after ACL surgery. It is specifically for people who have a meniscus injury along with their ACL tear.

Microbiological Molecular Profile of the Knee Joint During Primary Reconstruction or Revision Surgery of the ACL

ACL repair: comparing all-inside vs. standard tunnel surgery

This study compares two ways of repairing a torn ACL: a newer 'all-inside' method versus a standard tunnel method. It is designed for adults with a simple ACL tear, not for those with multiple ligament injuries, severe cartilage damage, or active infection.

Counseling before ACL surgery to reduce fear and improve recovery

This study tests whether a short counseling program before ACL surgery can help reduce fear of movement and improve recovery. If you are preparing for your first ACL reconstruction, this program may help you feel more confident and get back to activities sooner.

Navigation system for ACL reconstruction

This trial tests a special computer navigation system to help surgeons place the new ACL graft more precisely during knee reconstruction. If you have a torn ACL and are between 18 and 80, this study might help improve your surgery outcomes.

ACL reconstruction outcomes in older vs. younger adults

This study compares how well a specific type of ACL knee surgery works in people over 50 versus those under 30. It looks at results and problems after surgery to see if the technique is safe and effective for older patients.

Brain stimulation for ACL surgery recovery

This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS can improve how your brain controls leg muscles and speeds up recovery after ACL surgery.

Early versus delayed surgery after a new ACL tear

This study compares immediate surgery versus waiting a short time for people with a new ACL injury. It aims to see which timing leads to better recovery and knee function.

ACL reconstruction follow-up study

This study follows people who have had or will have ACL reconstruction surgery at this hospital. It helps doctors learn more about how patients recover after ACL surgery over the long term.

Augmented Reality guidance for ACL knee surgery

This trial tests whether using augmented reality (special computer graphics overlaid on surgical video) during ACL reconstruction surgery helps surgeons perform the procedure more accurately. You would undergo standard knee surgery, but the surgeon would have real-time computer guidance to assist with precision.

Muscle function after ACL reconstruction in active people

This study looks at how well your thigh muscles work after ACL reconstruction surgery. It aims to understand muscle power recovery in active people, which could help improve rehabilitation programs.

Readiness and knee function after ACL surgery

This study looks at how your mental readiness, knee function, and strength relate after ACL reconstruction using a specific type of tendon graft. It may help you understand if you're ready to return to sports.

Incrediwear recovery study for ACL and MCL surgery

This trial tests whether wearing Incrediwear clothing helps you recover faster after arthroscopic knee surgery for ACL or MCL tears. It is designed for people about to have surgery and who want to improve their healing process.

Long-term results of a second ACL reconstruction using a tendon graft

This study looks at people who had a second surgery to fix a torn ACL in their knee. The surgery used a special technique with a tendon from the Achilles. Researchers want to see how well the knee works and looks on X-rays at least 2 years after that surgery.