Robotic assistance for ACL reconstruction surgery

Robotic Assistance for Tunnel Positioning in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT04183803

This study tests if using a robot to help position grafts during ACL surgery can make the procedure more accurate for people with ACL injuries.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages10 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
Trial IDNCT04183803 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a robotic-assisted technique for accurately positioning graft tunnels during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. It aims to improve the precision of tibial and femoral tunnel placements using the Rosa robot. A total of 30 patients with ACL injuries will be included, and the effectiveness of this robotic approach will be assessed. The surgeries will utilize either hamstring tendon or patellar tendon grafts.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adults aged 10 to 45 years with ACL ruptures requiring surgical intervention.

Not a fit: Patients who are managed with alternative ACL reconstruction techniques or those who are pregnant or nursing may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance surgical outcomes and recovery for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.

How similar studies have performed: While robotic assistance in surgery is gaining traction, this specific approach for ACL reconstruction is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients treated at CHU Amiens-Picardie for ACL reconstruction by practitioner who has robot experience.
* children and adults from 10 to 45 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients managed by another ACL reconstruction technique
* Patients under guardianship, curators deprived of liberty
* Pregnant and nursing women.
* Patient who refused to participate in the study and to sign informed consent

Where this trial is running

Amiens

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuriesanterior cruciate ligamentreconstructionrobottunnel
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.