Comparing single-bundle and double-bundle ACL reconstruction techniques
Official title: Clinical Comparison and Motion Analysis of Sports Function Between Combined Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction With Single Bundle and Double Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06341192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which surgical technique, single-bundle or double-bundle ACL reconstruction, works better for people with ACL injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taoyuan, taoyuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 26, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06341192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and older who are planning to undergo ACL surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of injury to the affected leg or congenital abnormalities 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 clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction combined with anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction versus double-bundle ACL reconstruction combined with ALL. Participants will undergo pre-operative evaluations including MRI imaging and motion analysis, followed by random assignment to one of the two surgical techniques. Post-operative follow-ups will assess knee stability, functional outcomes, and re-tear rates at 6 months and 1 year. The goal is to determine which surgical approach yields better results for patients with ACL injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical techniques that enhance knee stability and reduce re-tear rates for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar surgical techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients plan to receive ACL surgery * at least 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Presented history of the injured leg or congenital abnormality
Where it's running
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Chang Gung memorial hospital
Taoyuan, taoyuan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cheng-Pang Dr. Yang — Cheng Gung memorial hospital
- Study coordinator: Cheng-Pang Dr. Yang
- Email: ronnie80097@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-3-3281200 ext. 2163
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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.