Clinical trials
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction clinical trials
Below are recruiting anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT06194682Recruiting
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.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT06147427Recruiting
ACL reconstruction with or without Lemaire procedure
This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a torn ACL: standard ACL reconstruction alone versus ACL reconstruction plus a Lemaire procedure (an extra side-stabilizing repair). It aims to see which approach provides better knee stability for active patients over at least 2 years.
LyonAges 18–50 - NCT06099600Recruiting
ACL reconstruction study with follow-up via app
This trial is for people getting ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery. It tests if tracking your recovery through questionnaires on a phone or tablet helps improve outcomes.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT05953051Recruiting
ACL surgery with a tunnel widened using enriched bone
This trial compares two techniques for ACL reconstruction—one uses an enriched, patient’s own bone during surgery and the other uses the standard approach. It may help researchers understand whether the enriched bone method improves knee healing and function.
ZurichAges 18–50 - NCT05968729Recruiting
Study testing walking changes after ACL surgery
This study looks at how your walking pattern adapts when you follow a purposely uneven walking setup. It may help researchers understand recovery after ACL surgery and how to improve return-to-sport safety.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 18–30 - NCT05949177Recruiting
Mindfulness and graded exercise for fear after ACL surgery
This trial studies whether a combination of mindfulness practice and a step-by-step return-to-activity plan can reduce fear and improve recovery after ACL reconstruction. It may help people who feel worried about re-injury and want a structured way to get back to sports.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 14–35 - NCT05972876Recruiting
Blood-flow restriction rehab after ACL surgery
This trial looks at how well your ACL graft (the repaired tissue) heals after ACL reconstruction when you use a specific rehab method called blood-flow restriction training. It may help your care team understand whether this rehab approach leads to better healing and function.
Sittard, LimburgAges 18–65 - NCT05754632Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercises after ACL surgery in teens
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that uses a cuff (blood flow restriction training, or BFRT) can help teens recover after ACL reconstruction. It’s designed to see if adding BFRT to standard rehab improves strength and return to sport.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT05747079Recruiting
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.
LeuvenAges 16 years+ - NCT05584020Recruiting
ACL repair vs. reconstruction for a recent tear
This study compares two ways to repair a torn ACL: stitching it back together (repair) versus using a graft from another tendon (reconstruction). It is for people who have a fresh, uncomplicated ACL tear and want to see which approach works better.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05527171Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness after ACL knee surgery
This study uses a virtual-reality mindfulness meditation program to help improve fear and movement quality after ACL reconstruction. It may help you feel less afraid of movement and land more safely when you return to sports.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 14–25 - NCT05395767Recruiting
Living-donor tendon graft for ACL repair in teens
This study tests whether an ACL reconstruction using a tendon from a living donor works well and is safe in children and teens. It may help families compare this approach while closely tracking knee function after surgery.
Pembury, KentAges 8–17 - NCT05342441Recruiting
Choosing the best ligament graft for ACL repair
This study looks at how different “grafts” (tissue used to rebuild the ACL) affect outcomes after first-time ACL reconstruction. It may help personalize graft choice for people who want to return to physical activity.
HvidovreAges 18–40 - NCT02918734Recruiting
ACL surgery: compare two ways to secure the tendon graft
This study looks at two surgical methods to attach the tendon graft during ACL reconstruction, using either an Endobutton or metal interference screws. It may help patients by improving how securely the graft is fixed and how well recovery goes.
TrondheimAges 18–55 - NCT04781920Recruiting
Follow-up after ACL ligament surgery
This study is checking how people are doing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (a surgery to repair a knee ligament). It may help researchers understand recovery and long-term outcomes after ACL surgery.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT04770233Recruiting
Comparing early surgery options for torn ACL
This study looks at the best way to treat a fresh ACL (an important knee ligament) tear by comparing an “early surgery” plan that starts within 12 weeks. It may help guide care and recovery for people who are able to do both the surgery and the follow-up rehabilitation.
Lørenskog, AkershusAges 16–50 - NCT04650568Enrolling by invitation
Stem cell treatment after ACL ligament surgery
This trial studies whether adding mesenchymal stem cells during ACL (knee ligament) reconstruction helps the knee heal better. You might be eligible if your ACL injury is recent and you’re having a specific type of graft surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–60 - NCT04390035Recruiting
Blood-flow training after ACL surgery for teens
This trial looks at whether a special exercise method that changes blood flow during physical therapy (called BFRT) can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction in teens. It may help strength and rehab progress, but you would need to meet several surgery and safety requirements and attend many PT visits.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12–18 - NCT04462458Recruiting
Study tracking outcomes after ACL reconstruction surgery
This is a study that follows adults who had an ACL tear treated with ACL reconstruction. It helps understand how the surgical device/material performs in real-world care.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT04295148Recruiting
Compare brace and rehab for ACL reconstruction
This study compares two ways of rehabilitating the knee after ACL rupture repair. It’s meant to see which approach helps people return to their prior sport more safely and effectively.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 16–40 - NCT03552705RecruitingPhase 2
Tranexamic acid to reduce knee inflammation after ACL injury
This Phase 2 study tests whether tranexamic acid can reduce swelling and protect knee cartilage after an ACL injury. It may help by limiting bleeding-related inflammation in the injured joint soon after injury.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–30 - NCT03365908Enrolling by invitation
Pain Management After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
This study looks at ways to manage pain in adults who are getting surgery to repair a torn ACL (a knee ligament). It may help improve comfort and recovery after ACL reconstruction.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 recruiting anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction 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 anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction 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 anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction 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.
Related conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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.