Internal brace for ACL reconstruction with BTB graft
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding an internal brace (a strong suture tape) during ACL reconstruction with a BTB graft helps improve knee stability and recovery. It is for people ages 18 to 35 with a first-time ACL tear who are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are having ACL reconstruction surgery using a BTB (bone-tendon-bone) graft from your own patellar tendon.
- You are able to follow a standard rehab program and have full, painless range of motion in your surgical knee at the time of surgery.
- You do not have significant arthritis (moderate to severe) or a large cartilage injury in your knee.
- You have not had previous knee ligament surgery, multi-ligament injury, or ACL surgery on the other knee.
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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