Collecting extra tendon tissue during leg surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study collects extra tendon tissue that is normally thrown away during leg, knee, foot, or ankle surgery. Researchers will use it to learn more about tendons, which may help improve treatments in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You will be having surgery on your leg, knee, foot, or ankle.
- The surgeon will remove or handle tendon tissue during your operation.
- You must be able to give written permission to take part, and feel comfortable reading study forms in English.
- The tendon tissue used for research is extra – it is not needed for your medical care.
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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