Assessing new diagnostic methods for cruciate ligament injuries
The Roles of MRI, DYNEELAX and Stress X-ray in First-Line Diagnosis of Cruciate Ligament Injury
This study is testing new ways to diagnose knee ligament injuries by comparing MRI, a special stress test, and knee stability checks to see which one works best.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung, 高雄市) |
| Trial ID | NCT06259773 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of MRI, a stress radiographic device (DYNEELAX), and a knee stability test in diagnosing anterior and posterior cruciate ligament injuries. It aims to objectively measure tibial translation in knees with ligament tears compared to healthy knees. The assessment involves applying a force to create anterior tibial translation while measuring the differences in movement between the injured and healthy knees. This observational study focuses on improving the accuracy of diagnosing knee injuries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injuries or suspected ligament sprains at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone knee surgery or have a history of fractures in the affected knee may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate and objective diagnoses of cruciate ligament injuries, improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of advanced imaging techniques for diagnosing knee injuries is common, the specific combination of DYNEELAX and MRI in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients are diagnoed as ACL/PCL injury or suspect ligament sprain at Kaohsiung veteran general hospital. Exclusion Criteria: Unable receing MRI exam, any op history of knee or fracture history on the impaired knee.
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung, 高雄市
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital — Kaohsiung, 高雄市, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yi Ping Wei, Dr. — Kaohsiung veteran general hospital
- Study coordinator: Yi Ping Wei, Dr.
- Email: xgoznas22@gmail.com
- Phone: +886-0975581337
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.