Creating 3D Models of the Knee from MRI for ACL Tear Diagnosis
Comparison of a 3D Reconstruction of the Knee Based on MRI With a 3D Reconstruction of the Knee Based on Scanner - Exploratory Study
This study is testing if creating 3D models of the knee from MRI scans can help doctors better diagnose and plan treatment for athletes with ACL tears.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05912777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, a common injury among athletes. It aims to utilize MRI imaging to create accurate 3D models of the knee, which can assist in both preoperative planning and postoperative evaluation. By avoiding the use of irradiating imaging techniques, this approach seeks to enhance the visualization of anatomical structures that are not easily seen in traditional scans. The study will assess the geometric precision and reproducibility of these 3D reconstructions derived from MRI.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are French-speaking individuals aged 18 to 45 who are eligible for ACL reconstruction and have had an MRI performed at the designated orthopedic center.
Not a fit: Patients with prior surgeries on the affected knee or those with multi-ligament injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this method could improve surgical planning and outcomes for patients with ACL tears by providing detailed anatomical models without radiation exposure.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of MRI for ACL diagnosis is established, the specific approach of creating 3D models from MRI data is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged between ≥ 18 and ≤ 45 years old * Patient eligible for ACL reconstruction * Patient with an MRI performed at the SANTY orthopedic center or according to the protocol defined by the radiologists of the orthopedic center SANTY * Patient with an MRI performed ≥ 3 weeks after ACL tear * Affiliated patient or beneficiary of a social security scheme * French-speaking patient who signed an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a surgical history on the affected knee * Patient with a multi-ligament lesion * Patient already included in another study * Protected patient: adult under guardianship, curatorship or other protection legal, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Patient hospitalized without consent
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bertrand SONNERY COTTET, MD — Gcs Ramsay Sante
- Study coordinator: Bertrand SONNERY COTTET, MD
- Email: sonnerycottet@aol.com
- Phone: + 33 4 37 53 00 22
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.