20-year follow-up of ankle ligament reconstruction in France
Prospective Follow-up Study of Patients Undergoing Ankle Ligament Surgery
This project will follow people who had ankle ligament reconstruction to see if the repair holds up, how well they return to sport, and what complications occur over 20 years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chirurgie Du Sport Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT07188363 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort enrolls patients who have undergone ankle ligament reconstruction (ligamentoplasty), retensioning, or syndesmosis repair and follows them for 20 years at a single center in Paris. Investigators will collect re-rupture events, validated functional outcome scores, return-to-sport timing and quality, and procedure-related complications. Data will be obtained from clinical visits and standardized questionnaires at planned intervals to ensure consistent long-term outcome measurement. The study aims to describe the durability and functional consequences of surgical repair over two decades to inform patient counseling and care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who have had ankle ligament reconstruction, retensioning, or syndesmosis repair and are willing to attend long-term follow-up visits in Paris.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse follow-up, who did not undergo surgical ligament repair, or who cannot attend follow-up visits in Paris are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help surgeons and patients understand long-term durability, complication risks, and realistic expectations for return to sport after ankle ligament reconstruction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cohort studies report variable re-rupture and return-to-sport rates after ankle ligament surgery, but comparable prospective 20-year single-center data are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Retensioning, ankle ligament reconstruction or syndesmosis repair surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal
Where this trial is running
Paris, Paris
- Chirurgie du Sport — Paris, Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexandre Hardy, MD — Chirurgie Du Sport
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.