Examining the Isometry of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using a Dynamic Scanner
Study of the Isometry of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament From the Center of the Native MRI Insertion Reported on Dynamic Scanner
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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06996145 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy volunteers aged 18 or older who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone knee ligament reconstruction or have specific knee conditions may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Amiens
- CHRU Amiens — Amiens, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: François DEROUSSEN, MD
- Email: deroussen.francois@chu-amiens.fr
- Phone: 33+3 22 08 75 76
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.