ACL repair vs. reconstruction for a recent tear
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your ACL tear was diagnosed within the last 3 weeks and is a certain type (Sherman grade I or II).
- You can read, write, and communicate clearly, and you have a smartphone with WeChat or can learn to use it.
- You have no other knee injuries (like a torn PCL, dislocated kneecap, or arthritis).
- You do not have serious health issues like heart disease, lung disease, cancer, or an immune disorder.
- You have not had a steroid knee injection in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
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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