Comparing methods for repairing meniscus tears in the knee

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study compares two techniques for arthroscopic meniscus repair following traumatic meniscus tears. Patients are randomly assigned to receive either a standard suturing technique or a suturing technique enhanced with a fibrin clot approach. The outcomes of these two methods are evaluated over a one-year period, with data collected on demographics, clinical characteristics, and recovery responses. The goal is to determine which method provides better recovery for patients with meniscus injuries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who provide consent to participate in the study, including patients and their care providers. The inclusion criteria for this study are as follows: being under the age of 19, having a traumatic isolated full-thickness meniscal tear longer than 1cm that has been confirmed by both preoperative MRI and arthroscopy, and not having undergone any previous surgery on the affected knee.

Exclusion Criteria:

* This investigation excludes patients with developmental disabilities who are unable to read or interpret in their native language.

Where it's running

• Vilnius University, Medical faculty
  Vilnius, Lithuania Recruiting
• Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
  Vilnius, Lithuania Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.