Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using quadriceps tendon autograft
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Bone Autograft
This study is testing if using a piece of the quadriceps tendon to fix the ACL can help people with knee instability feel better and recover faster after their injury.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów, Łódzkie) |
| Trial ID | NCT05673356 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial focuses on the surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) using a quadriceps tendon bone autograft. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this graft option in patients experiencing knee instability due to ACL injuries. The study will involve arthroscopic techniques to perform the reconstruction, with a focus on the outcomes related to knee stability and recovery. Eligible participants will include those with symptomatic knee instability following an ACL injury, while those with active knee inflammation or other significant injuries will be excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with symptomatic knee instability following a primary ACL injury.
Not a fit: Patients with active knee inflammation or those requiring revision surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide patients with improved knee stability and recovery outcomes after ACL injuries.
How similar studies have performed: There is a growing body of literature suggesting that quadriceps tendon autografts may be a promising alternative for ACL reconstruction, indicating potential success in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic knee anterior and rotatory instability after ACL injury; * Primary ACLR cases Exclusion Criteria: * Active inflammation of the knee; * Revision cases; * Additional PLC, PCL or PFJ injuries (MCL and meniscal lesions are not exclusion criteria); * Fractures around the knee
Where this trial is running
Bełchatów, Łódzkie
- Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic — Bełchatów, Łódzkie, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD — Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic, Bełchatów, Poland
- Study coordinator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD
- Email: malwin8@wp.pl
- Phone: +48 509812212
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.