Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 15 to 50

Augmenting partial ACL tears: early outcomes

Official title: Augmentation of Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear: Early Results

Run by Assiut University · NCT05391672 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether ACL augmentation improves knee function in people aged 15–50 with a partial ACL tear by using the IKDC score.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages15 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorAssiut University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 9, 2022
Main results expectedMarch 19, 2026
Study endsMarch 19, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 22, 2025
Trial IDNCT05391672 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are people aged 15–50 with a confirmed partial ACL tear and no other ligament injuries, regardless of meniscal tear or knee deformity status.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a complete ACL tear, multiple ligament injuries, or a prior failed ACL reconstruction are unlikely to benefit from ACL augmentation in this protocol.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Patients with partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears who undergo ACL augmentation at Assiut University Hospital will receive clinical follow-up focused on knee function. Outcomes are measured mainly with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, with follow-up visits to document recovery and any complications. The trial includes patients aged 15–50, with or without meniscal tear or knee deformity, and accepts recent and chronic injuries but excludes complete ACL tears and multiligament injuries. Early results will describe functional outcomes and safety signals after the augmentation procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve knee stability and function and help patients return to activities with less pain.

How similar studies have gone: Surgical series and small trials of ACL augmentation for partial tears have reported promising functional outcomes, but the evidence is still limited and early.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age from 15 to 50 years old
* Partial ACL tear without any other ligament injury
* with and without meniscal tear
* with and without knee deformity
* recent and chronic injury

Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 15 and older than 50 y
* multiligament injury
* complete ACL tear
* failed ACL reconstruction or repair

Where it's running

  • Assiyt University
    Asyut, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.