Clinical trials
ACL clinical trials
Below are recruiting acl clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 129 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06206200Recruiting
Thinking and moving after ACL surgery
This study looks at how doing a thinking task at the same time as a walking or balance task affects recovery in people who have had ACL reconstruction surgery. It may help you understand what to expect during later stages of rehab.
Roeselare, West-VlaanderenAges 18–40 - NCT07725016Recruiting
Functional training after ACL surgery for athletes
This study compares two types of exercise programs for male athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery 3 to 6 months ago. It aims to see which training approach helps you recover better and return to sports.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07683247Recruiting
Energy use during ACL reconstruction surgery
This study measures how much energy your body uses during ACL reconstruction surgery. It uses a special vest to track your heart rate and breathing, which may help surgeons understand how your body handles the operation.
LecceAges 16–49 - NCT07523854Recruiting
Knee Strength Recovery After ACL Surgery: Comparing Graft Types
This study compares how well the knee recovers its strength after ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery using two different graft options. By tracking your progress over time, researchers hope to understand which graft type helps you regain the most strength.
AnkaraAges 13–45 - NCT07475351Recruiting
Comparing two grafts for ACL reconstruction
This trial compares two types of grafts to rebuild the ACL in the knee, to see if one leads to better results. It is for active athletes with a recent ACL tear and healthy knees.
Granada, GranadaAges 12–40 - NCT07470359RecruitingPhase 2
ACL surgery with and without platelet-rich plasma injection
This study compares standard ACL knee reconstruction using a peroneus longus tendon graft to the same procedure plus an injection of platelet-rich plasma (a concentrated portion of your blood that may help healing). It aims to see if adding the plasma improves knee function after surgery.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT07411625Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise program for ACL injury patients
This trial tests whether doing special exercises before ACL surgery (called prehabilitation) helps you recover better after the operation. It's for people who have a first-time ACL tear and are scheduled for reconstruction surgery using a tendon from their own body.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07404046Recruiting
Comparing tendon grafts for ACL surgery
This trial compares two types of grafts using the semitendinosus tendon for ACL reconstruction. It aims to see if adding a part of the tendon's muscle improves healing and stability after surgery.
ZagrebAges 18–50 - NCT06858930Recruiting
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.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07318272Recruiting
ACL surgery repair vs. reconstruction recovery study
This study compares how well people recover after two different types of ACL surgery: reconstruction (using a graft) and primary repair (stitching the torn ligament). It will help doctors understand which approach leads to better knee function long-term. Participants must be between 18 and 40, had their ACL surgery at Gazi University, and be at least one year past surgery.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–40 - NCT06505525Recruiting
ACL reconstruction: adding extra support vs standard surgery
This trial compares two surgical techniques for ACL reconstruction. The standard method repairs the ACL inside the knee joint, while the new method also adds extra support outside the joint. The study aims to see which approach gives better stability and recovery for people with specific risk factors, like being a young athlete or having a chronic ACL tear.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 14–40 - NCT07201597Recruiting
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.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–35 - NCT07190456Recruiting
Study on fear of movement after ACL surgery
This study looks at different types of fear people might feel after ACL surgery, especially when doing jumping tasks. It aims to help understand these fears better so rehab can be improved.
Caparica, AlmadaAges 18–35 - NCT06955026Recruiting
Hockey slideboard and blood flow restriction for ACL rehab
This trial tests if using a hockey slideboard with blood flow restriction (a special band that limits blood flow during exercise) helps recovery after ACL surgery. It may improve muscle strength and function faster.
Odorheiu Secuiesc, RomaniaAges 18–45 - NCT07158476RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injection for pain after ACL repair
This trial tests whether a single dose of methylprednisolone (a steroid) can reduce pain after ACL knee surgery. You will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo, and your pain levels will be tracked.
St Louis, MissouriAges 13–50 - NCT06311058Recruiting
Protein supplement study for ACL surgery recovery
This trial tests whether a protein supplement can help you recover strength and muscle after ACL surgery. You will continue your standard rehab and take a protein drink daily for several weeks.
Houston, TexasAges 16–40 - NCT07097077Recruiting
Brain changes after ACL surgery with special training
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to see how a special type of movement training affects the brain after ACL surgery. If you've had an ACL repair and are active in sports, you may be eligible.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18–30 - NCT07090616Recruiting
Comparing two knee braces after ACL surgery
This study compares two different knee braces used after ACL surgery to see which one helps people recover better. If you are having your first ACL reconstruction, you may be able to join and help find out if one brace works better than the other.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07065266Enrolling by invitation
Pain survey for ACL knee surgery patients
This trial is testing a simplified pain questionnaire for people who are having ACL knee surgery. The goal is to see if this shorter questionnaire can effectively measure pain levels after surgery.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07030764Recruiting
Comparing rehab with and without a digital app after ACL surgery
This trial tests whether adding a digital therapy app to regular rehabilitation helps reduce thigh muscle weakness after ACL reconstruction. Participants will use the app on their smartphone alongside standard physical therapy.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07019727Recruiting
ACL injury prevention program for Czech athletes
This study tests a special training program designed to prevent ACL injuries in young athletes (ages 17-20) who play high-risk sports like soccer, basketball, or skiing. It aims to see if the program can reduce the chances of getting an ACL injury.
BrnoAges 17–20 - NCT04875052Recruiting
Study vibration after ACL injury and future arthritis risk
This study looks at whether using vibration after an ACL injury helps predict or reduce the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) later. It may help researchers learn which patients are more likely to develop arthritis after ACL reconstruction.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 16–35 - NCT07009392Recruiting
Bacteria in the knee during ACL surgery
This study looks for bacteria inside the knee joint during ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery, either for the first time or after a previous surgery. The goal is to learn more about the knee's natural bacteria, which might help improve recovery and prevent infections.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06975306Recruiting
Bone Graft for Kneecap Defect in ACL Surgery
This study looks at how a bone graft used to fill a gap in the kneecap affects healing and recovery after ACL reconstruction. Researchers want to see if the graft helps the bone heal better and improves your knee function.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acl?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 129 recruiting acl studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acl trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acl trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.