Investigating pain after ACL surgery
Predictors of Anterior Patellofemoral Pain After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
This study looks at adults who had ACL surgery to see how many experience knee pain afterwards and what might predict that pain over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06185803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study follows adult patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to assess the occurrence of patellofemoral pain over a 12-month period. The study aims to identify predictive factors for this pain six months post-surgery and to compare the functional status of patients with and without pain at both six and twelve months. Data will be collected from medical records to ensure comprehensive follow-up under standard medical practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who are undergoing ACL ligamentoplasty surgery and are willing to participate in data collection.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of associated fractures or multi-ligament reconstruction may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify risk factors for patellofemoral pain, leading to improved postoperative care and outcomes for ACL reconstruction patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored postoperative pain in ACL reconstruction, this specific focus on patellofemoral pain and its predictors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged 18 or over * Patient who has been informed of the research and does not object to data collection * Patient who has undergone or is about to undergo ACL ligamentoplasty surgery * Regularly followed-up patient for whom the data required by the protocol will be available in the medical record History of contralateral ACL rupture Exclusion Criteria: * History of associated fracture * History of multi-ligament reconstruction
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Clinique de la Sauvegarde — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
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.