Graft type and ACL recovery in female athletes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares different graft types for ACL reconstruction in women who play sports like soccer or basketball. It aims to find which graft leads to the best recovery and return to sport.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 16 and 35 years old and your bones have finished growing.
- You play a sport that involves pivoting (like soccer, basketball, or tennis) at least twice a week.
- Your ACL is fully torn, confirmed by MRI and a physical exam.
- This is your first ACL surgery on the injured knee.
- You have surgery within 6 months of your injury.
- You are willing to commit to a 2-year follow-up after 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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