Clinical trials
ACL clinical trials
Below are recruiting acl clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 128 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05985629RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing shot behind the knee for ACL surgery pain
This study tests whether an extra numbing shot (called IPACK) behind the knee helps reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicine after ACL reconstruction surgery. It's for patients who are having their first ACL surgery and are not using a donor graft.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 16 years+ - NCT06096259RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing knee arthritis after ACL injury
This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can prevent arthritis after an ACL injury. If you are planning to have ACL surgery soon, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–45 - NCT06166381Recruiting
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.
DuhokAges 20–45 - NCT06190223Recruiting
ACL repair using kneecap tendon with press-fit method
This study looks at a specific ACL reconstruction technique using a graft from your kneecap tendon that is fixed with a press-fit method. It aims to determine how well patients recover after at least one year.
AnkaraAges 18–55 - NCT06195423Recruiting
Stopping knee arthritis after an ACL tear
This study tests a home exercise program to prevent knee arthritis after an ACL tear. If you had ACL surgery 9 to 36 months ago and still have some knee symptoms, this program may help protect your knee in the long run.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 16–35 - NCT06379308Recruiting
ACL revision surgery study in France
This study looks at people who need a second ACL surgery (revision). It helps doctors learn more about these procedures to improve care.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT06442319Recruiting
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.
TorunAges 18–45 - NCT06456268Recruiting
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.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06596824Recruiting
Digital training to reduce inflammation after ACL knee surgery
This trial tests a personalized digital training program for people who recently had ACL knee surgery. The goal is to see if correcting movement patterns can lower inflammation and prevent early knee arthritis.
BerlinAges 18–50 - NCT06631690Recruiting
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.
CairoAges 15–45 - NCT06686680Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for knee arthritis after ACL repair
This study tests whether shockwave therapy can help knee pain and function in people who developed knee osteoarthritis after an ACL reconstruction. If you had ACL surgery at least a year ago and still have knee pain, this treatment might offer a new option without surgery.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–55 - NCT06793033Recruiting
A study of the Neurescue device for cardiac arrest
This trial tests an investigational device called Neurescue, used alongside standard CPR and life support to treat adults who have had a witnessed cardiac arrest. It is designed for people whose heart cannot be restarted by a shock and who receive CPR very soon after collapse.
BerlinAges 18–80 - NCT06936995Recruiting
Comparing pain relief methods for ACL surgery recovery
This trial tests two ways to manage pain after ACL reconstruction: a combination of medications (multimodal analgesia) versus a nerve block in the thigh (femoral block). The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control and recovery.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06948591Recruiting
BioBrace® Support in ACL Reconstruction Surgery
This study looks at how well a special tissue support called BioBrace® works when used during ACL reconstruction surgery. It follows patients who have already had the surgery or are planning to have it, to see how their knee recovers over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–70 - NCT07023653Recruiting
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.
DepokAges 18–65 - NCT07043569Recruiting
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.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07174986RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Double defibrillation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial tests whether giving two shocks in a row (instead of one) helps restart the heart in people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and need a defibrillator.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07306221Recruiting
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.
BeijingAges 18–45 - NCT06983184Enrolling by invitation
Period-synced training for teenage athletes
This trial tests a training program that adjusts to your menstrual cycle to help teenage athletes prevent injuries and improve strength. It uses a smart ring to track sleep, activity, and body signals.
Frisco, TexasAges 13–19 - NCT07366619Recruiting
MADI ACL study: a new MRI method for ligament repair
This trial tests a new MRI technique called Magic Angle Direction Imaging (MADI) to see if it can give better images of the knee before ligament repair surgery. It may help doctors plan your surgery more accurately.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07423767Recruiting
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.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 18–45 - NCT07434726Recruiting
Balloon in aorta to improve CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest
This trial tests if placing a balloon in the main artery (aorta) during CPR can improve blood flow to the heart and brain. It is for adults who have a cardiac arrest while already in the hospital and have a pulse-check showing some heart activity.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07507708Recruiting
Smart insulin system with behavior support for type 1 diabetes
This study tests a smart insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system that adjusts insulin automatically and uses behavior support to improve blood sugar control. It's for people with type 1 diabetes who have used an approved automated insulin delivery system recently and are willing to use study devices.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07636278Recruiting
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.
Milan, MichiganAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acl?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 128 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.