Clinical trials
Meniscus Tear clinical trials
Below are recruiting meniscus tear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 23 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06646536Recruiting
Anti-gravity treadmill for meniscus tear recovery
This trial tests whether walking on an anti-gravity treadmill helps people recover from a meniscus tear better than standard care. It may reduce pain and improve knee function.
Istanbul, EyupAges 18–40 - NCT07539194Recruiting
Hyaluronic acid injection for wear-and-tear knee cartilage tears
This trial tests a single injection of hyaluronic acid (a lubricating fluid) into the knee to relieve pain from degenerative meniscus tears—the kind caused by age and wear, not injury. The goal is to see if it safely reduces pain and improves how well your knee works.
Milan, MIAges 35–75 - NCT07388290Enrolling by invitation
Moving inner knee cartilage back into place for a root tear
This study looks at whether moving a torn inner knee cartilage back into place helps reduce the amount it sticks out. It is for people with a specific type of tear (Type 2) on MRI, whose cartilage has shifted by 3 to 6 millimeters.
West Vail, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06541756Recruiting
Fibrin clot repair for torn knee cartilage
This trial tests whether adding a fibrin clot to standard meniscus repair helps heal a torn knee cartilage better. You'd get surgery, then an MRI one year later to check healing.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - NCT06878794Enrolling by invitation
Bio glue for fixing knee meniscus tears
This trial tests a medical bio glue to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. It may be a good option if you have a single tear and are otherwise healthy.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–60 - NCT05882591Recruiting
Treating a specific inner-knee cartilage and meniscus problem
This trial looks at a treatment for a specific knee alignment and tissue problem inside the inner (medial) part of your knee. It may help people whose deep-squat knee pain is caused by rubbing (“impingement”) between the femur and the back part of the medial meniscus.
Bełchatów, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 18–70 - NCT06507241Recruiting
Knee meniscus root tear repair using ligament suture
This trial tests a surgical technique to fix a certain type of meniscus tear (called a root tear) by stitching it to the knee's posterior cruciate ligament. The goal is to see if this approach helps patients recover better.
BolognaAges 18–50 - NCT06749431Enrolling by invitation
Meniscus transplant study: long-term outcomes
This study looks at how well meniscus transplants work over time — including how long the graft lasts and how it protects knee cartilage. It may be a good fit if you are getting your first or a repeat meniscus transplant, sometimes along with other knee repairs.
Plano, TexasAges 10–65 - NCT04228367Recruiting
Study of a stitch device for repairing torn knee cartilage
This trial follows patients who need a meniscus (knee shock-absorber) repair and receive a specific stitching device. The goal is to check how well the device works over time and whether it’s safe and effective.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06041763Recruiting
Bridge-enhanced ACL repair for meniscus repair
This study tests a special bridge implant to help heal a torn meniscus during surgery. It may help improve recovery and reduce the need for additional surgeries.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT05985772Recruiting
Surgery vs no surgery for a type of knee tear
This trial compares surgery with non-surgical treatment for a specific tear in the knee's meniscus, the posterior-medial root tear. It aims to find out which approach works better and helps you decide with your doctor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06979804Recruiting
Comparing knee surgery outcomes with special fabric products
This study compares how well people do after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, with or without also repairing the meniscus, using a special fabric product. It aims to see if the fabric helps improve recovery and outcomes for people with these common knee injuries.
Westmont, IllinoisAges 16–65 - NCT07356674Recruiting
Surgery for Meniscus Tear with Mild Bow Legs
This trial tests a new surgical approach for a specific type of meniscus tear (the cartilage that cushions the knee) in people who have a mild bow-legged (varus) knee. It combines a small bone cut near the knee with arthroscopic repair to fix the tear.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 35–75 - NCT03037242Enrolling by invitation
Surgery outcomes for meniscus root tears with a specific repair technique
This study looks at results after a particular surgery to repair a meniscus root tear in the knee. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and what outcomes to expect.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06176183Recruiting
Comparing arthroscopic meniscal repair methods in young patients
This study compares two different ways of surgically repairing a torn meniscus (the cartilage in your knee) using a camera. It is for patients under 19 who have a fresh, complete tear from a single injury and haven't had knee surgery before.
VilniusAges birth–19 years - NCT05560477RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug to help meniscus tears heal after knee injury
This early-phase study tests whether AM3101 can improve healing of a meniscus tear in the knee. Participants must meet age, scan, and health-lab requirements, and they will be closely followed during recovery to check safety and benefit.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–40 - NCT06041321Recruiting
Testing a new sleeve for knee surgery recovery
This trial tests a special sleeve designed to help reduce pain and improve recovery after knee surgery for a torn meniscus. It may be a good option if you are having this type of knee surgery and are in generally good health.
Woodbury, New YorkAges 18–89 - NCT04572256RecruitingEarly Phase 1
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.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 25–50 - NCT06532851Recruiting
Exercise therapy for knee cartilage health
This study tests whether specific exercises can improve your knee cartilage health and daily function. It is for people with a meniscus tear who are at risk for knee arthritis but don't have arthritis yet.
Ar RamthaAges 35–55 - 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 - NCT06775197RecruitingPhase 4
Partial meniscus replacement with Spongioflex sponge
This trial tests a sponge-like implant (Spongioflex) to replace part of a torn meniscus in the knee. It may help people with pain on the inner or outer side of the knee who have enough healthy rim left to hold the implant.
Greven, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–60 - NCT06576557Recruiting
Exercise and education for knee pain from meniscal tear
This study tests whether a special exercise and education program, designed by experts, can help people with knee pain from meniscal tears or early arthritis feel better and move better. It is run by a university and involves working with your GP and a physiotherapist.
Tralee, KerryAges 35–69 - NCT07501013Recruiting
Shoulder and knee surgery outcomes study
This study looks at how well different types of shoulder and knee surgeries work for sports injuries. It aims to help improve future care by following patients' recovery after common procedures like fixing torn cartilage or repairing ligaments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 8–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for meniscus tear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 23 recruiting meniscus tear 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 meniscus tear 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 meniscus tear 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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