Living-donor tendon graft for ACL repair in teens
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 8 to 17 and have an ACL tear that needs reconstruction (confirmed by exam and imaging/scan).
- You have had meniscus (cartilage) problems that required surgery before, and you currently have meniscus problems.
- You and your parent/guardian agree to use a living-donor tendon graft for ACL repair and to do all study follow-ups.
- The living donor has not previously had tendon taken (harvested) from the same donor leg.
- You can come to all follow-up visits and complete knee questionnaires and physical testing for the study.
- You have not had ACL surgery on the same knee before (this study is for first-time ACL surgery).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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