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Examining the Isometry of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using a Dynamic Scanner

Official title: Study of the Isometry of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament From the Center of the Native MRI Insertion Reported on Dynamic Scanner

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT06996145 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether the way the ACL is positioned during knee movement is truly stable, to help improve how surgeons plan ACL surgeries for better results.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
Trial IDNCT06996145 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 or older who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously undergone knee ligament reconstruction or have specific knee conditions 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 investigates the isometry of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) by utilizing a dynamic 4D scanner to analyze the distance between the centers of the native ACL footprints during knee flexion. The goal is to determine if the traditional assumption of isometric positioning in ACL reconstruction is valid. If the absence of isometry is confirmed, the study aims to develop software that assists surgeons in preoperatively planning an isometric reconstruction. This approach could enhance the precision of ACL surgeries and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate ACL reconstruction techniques, potentially improving recovery and function for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy volunteers aged 18 or older
* Signed informed consent
* Affiliation to a social security system
* Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Volunteer having already undergone knee ligament reconstruction or having peri- or intra-articular knee fractures
* Volunteers for whom ligamentoplasty would not have been the therapeutic option chosen in the event of an ACL rupture
* Pregnant woman
* Volunteer under guardianship or curators, under the protection of justice or deprived of public law.
* Minor volunteer
* Contraindication to MRI or scanner

Where it's running

  • CHRU Amiens
    Amiens, France     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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.