Observing outcomes after knee ligament reconstruction
Official title: Prospective Follow-up Study of Patients Undergoing Knee Ligament Surgery
Run by Fonds de Dotation pour la Recherche Clinique en Orthopédie et Pathologie du Sport · NCT02511158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at people who had knee ligament surgery to see how well they're doing and if they experience re-injuries or arthritis over the next 20 years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 7000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fonds de Dotation pour la Recherche Clinique en Orthopédie et Pathologie du Sport Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2012 |
| Main results expected | September 2032 |
| Study ends | September 2052 |
| Registry record updated | July 27, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT02511158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have experienced a tear of one or multiple knee ligaments and have undergone surgical reconstruction.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone ligament reconstruction or those who refuse participation 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 examines patients who have undergone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and/or other knee ligaments to evaluate the rates of re-injury and functional outcomes at least two years post-surgery. The study aims to identify the incidence of re-tears and assess the development of osteoarthritis in the knee over a 20-year follow-up period. By collecting data on these outcomes, the study seeks to provide insights into the long-term effectiveness of various surgical techniques used in ligament reconstruction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols for knee ligament injuries, leading to better long-term outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating outcomes after knee ligament reconstruction, making this approach well-established in the field.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * One ligament or multi-ligaments tear of the knee * Surgery reconstruction with any technique Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal
Where it's running
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Centre Médico-Chirurgical Paris V (CMCV)
Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shahnaz Klouche, MD
- Email: klouche_shahnaz@yahoo.fr
- Phone: +33628350478
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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.