Comparing surgical repair and functional treatment for proximal ACL tears
Official title: Comparison of Surgical Repair Versus Functional Treatment in Patients With Proximal ACL Tear
Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT06178484 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether surgery or non-surgical treatment works better for people with proximal ACL tears in helping them recover and get back to sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 144 (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 | NCT06178484 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 who participate in non-contact pivot sports.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of knee surgery, contralateral ACL tears, or those involved in contact pivot sports 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 study evaluates the outcomes of surgical repair versus functional treatment in patients with proximal anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. It aims to determine whether surgical intervention leads to better functional scores and increased sports activity compared to conservative management. The study considers various factors such as patient symptoms, physical examination results, and activity levels to guide treatment decisions. Patients will be followed to assess their recovery and functional outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the most effective treatment approach for patients with proximal ACL tears, potentially improving recovery and activity levels.
How similar studies have gone: While there are numerous studies on ACL treatments, this specific comparison of surgical versus functional treatment for proximal tears is less explored, making it a novel investigation.
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 whose period is less than 3 months between the date of the accident and the 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 stable meniscal lesion or to an MCL or LCL lesion grade 1 or 2 but not grade 3 * Patient practicing a non-contact pivot sport (sliding sports, board sports,racket) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with contralateral ACL tear * Patient practicing a pivot sport with contacts * Patient presenting external rotary jumps ++ and +++ * Patient with an ACL tear Sherman 3 or 4 * Patient with meniscal lesions in the shape of a bucket handle or tabs unstable meniscals * Patient with a surgical history on the knee concerned
Where it's running
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Hôpital Privé La Louvière
Lille, Choisir Une Région, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- 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.