Comparing two surgical methods for treating meniscus extrusion
Official title: Comparison of Transtibial Pull Out Method And Suture Anchor Method in Surgical Treatment of Meniscus Extrusion
Run by Ataturk University · NCT06906783 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which of two surgical methods works better for people with meniscus extrusion to improve their knee function and relieve symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Yakutiye) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06906783 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are young, active individuals with symptomatic meniscal extrusion greater than 3 mm.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant knee malalignment or advanced osteoarthritis 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 evaluates the effectiveness of two surgical techniques, the Transtibial Pull Out Method and the Suture Anchor Method, for treating meniscal extrusion, a condition where the meniscus is displaced beyond the tibial plateau. The study focuses on patients with meniscal extrusion greater than 3 mm, as identified through MRI scans, and aims to determine which surgical approach yields better outcomes for symptomatic patients. The trial is designed to provide insights into the optimal surgical intervention for this condition, which can significantly impact knee function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for patients suffering from meniscal extrusion.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing literature on meniscal surgery, this specific comparison of techniques is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of meniscal extrusion greater than 3 mm on MRI scans * Symptomatic complaints in the knee with extrusion Exclusion Criteria: * Malalignment greater than 5 degrees * Presence of Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3-4 osteoarthritis
Where it's running
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Ataturk University Hospital
Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Muhammet Celik, primary investigator, MD
- Email: drcelik@outlook.com
- Phone: 905392087998
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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.