Joint fluid study for ACL tears before surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial collects knee fluid or gives a platelet-rich plasma injection before ACL surgery. It aims to study inflammation and healing in the knee.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You speak English
- You have a torn ACL with swelling in the knee
- You are planning to have ACL reconstruction surgery
- Your injury happened less than 3 weeks ago
- You have no prior ACL injury or surgery on the same 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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