Follow-up on ACL reconstruction outcomes
Official title: Follow-up of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT04781920 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well people recover after having surgery to fix their torn ACL, to see what works best for their healing and recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | September 2025 |
| Study ends | September 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 29, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04781920 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have recently undergone ACL reconstruction.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not had ACL reconstruction or those with unrelated knee injuries 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 observational study collects data from patients who have undergone Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction to evaluate the clinical, functional, and morphological results of the procedure. The aim is to understand the variability in surgical management and rehabilitation associated with ACL injuries. By analyzing these outcomes, the study seeks to improve patient management and recovery strategies following ACL reconstruction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation protocols and surgical techniques for patients recovering from ACL injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on ACL reconstruction outcomes have shown success in improving patient management and rehabilitation strategies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having undergone an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Chu Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas NERI, MD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Thomas NERI, MD
- Email: thomas.neri@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)477127849
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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.