ACL reconstruction using a new graft technique
Official title: Anatomic Single Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Press-fit Tibial Fixation Technique Using Periosteal - Patellar Tendon - Bone Autograft
Run by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · NCT06190223 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new way to fix ACL injuries using a special graft and technique to see if it helps patients recover faster and do better than traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 23, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 25, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 25, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06190223 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction with the specified graft technique and have completed at least one year of follow-up.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have had a secondary arthroscopy or trauma to the knee after the initial surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a periosteal-patellar tendon-bone autograft and a novel press-fit tibial fixation technique. The approach aims to provide a minimally invasive option that allows for faster rehabilitation without the use of screws or staples. The study will compare these outcomes with existing reconstruction techniques documented in the literature, focusing on the effectiveness and safety of this new method. Patients will be followed for at least one year to assess the long-term results of the surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technique could lead to improved recovery times and outcomes for patients with ACL injuries.
How similar studies have gone: While similar techniques have been explored, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients who underwent anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with periosteal - patellar tendon - bone autograft and press-fit tibial fixation technique after anterior cruciate ligament rupture * patients with at least 1 year of clinical and radiological follow-up * patients who did not undergo a revision Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent a secondary arthroscopy for any reason after primary surgery * Patients with a history of septic arthritis (before and after the surgery) * Those with a history of trauma after primary surgery to the operated knee * Patients who have not completed at least 1 year of follow-up
Where it's running
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Ankara City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Enejd Veizi, MD
- Email: dr.nad89@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905439799959
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.