Assessment of surgical repair outcomes for proximal ACL tears over five years
Official title: 5 Years' Follow-up Assessment of Surgical Repair for ACL Proximal Rupture
Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT06178497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well surgery works for people with torn ACLs over five years to see if they still have knee instability.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lille, Choisir Une Région) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06178497 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with isolated proximal ACL tears and no significant prior knee surgeries.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contralateral ACL tears or more severe ACL injuries (Sherman 3 or 4) 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 observational study evaluates the long-term outcomes of surgical repair for isolated proximal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. It focuses on patients who underwent surgical intervention between January 2019 and July 2021, assessing the relapse rate of knee instability over a five-year follow-up period. The study considers various factors such as patient demographics, injury characteristics, and treatment history to provide a comprehensive understanding of surgical repair effectiveness. The findings aim to fill the gap in literature regarding modern ACL repair outcomes compared to traditional ligamentoplasty.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of surgical repair for proximal ACL tears, potentially improving treatment strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While numerous studies have focused on ACL ligamentoplasties, this specific approach to assessing modern ACL repair outcomes is relatively novel and underexplored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years * Patient with no history of knee surgery except meniscal surgery * Patient with an isolated proximal Sherman 1 or 2 ACL tear * Patient with a proximal Sherman 1 or 2 ACL tear associated to a meniscal lesion * Patient with a proximal ACL tear associated with an injury to the MCL or LCL grade 1 or 2 but not grade 3 * Patient whose period is less than 3 months between the date of the accident and the surgery * Patient who received surgical repair between January 2019 and July 2021 Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with contralateral ACL tear * Patient with ACL tear Sherman 3 or 4 * Patient with a surgical history on the knee concerned, other than meniscal surgery
Where it's running
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Hôpital Privé La Louvière
Lille, Choisir Une Région, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Romain LETARTRE, MD — Hôpital Privé La Louvière
- Study coordinator: Romain LETARTRE, MD
- Email: romainletartre@yahoo.fr
- Phone: + 33 3 20 55 70 00
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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.