Graft choice for ACL repair in female athletes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares different graft types used to rebuild the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee after a complete tear. It aims to find which graft gives the best long-term outcomes for active women who play pivoting sports.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 16 and 35 years old, with fully grown bones.
- You played a pivoting sport (like soccer, basketball, or tennis) at least twice a week for the 6 months before your injury.
- You have a complete ACL tear confirmed by an MRI and a doctor's exam.
- This is your first ACL surgery, and you have not had any ligament surgery on either knee before.
- Your surgery happens within 6 months of your injury.
- You can commit to a 24-month follow-up and are not pregnant at the start or 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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