Treatment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Degeneration
Assessment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Degeneratio Mucosa Treatment
This study is testing a new surgical method to treat knee problems caused by Anterior Cruciate Ligament degeneration to see if it helps patients feel better than the usual treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship) |
| Trial ID | NCT05701579 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a surgical technique called ACL 'decompression' for patients suffering from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Degeneratio Mucosa, a condition that impairs daily functioning. The approach involves making longitudinal incisions to evacuate extrafibrous mucoid tissue from the ACL. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of this technique compared to traditional methods that may risk further functional deterioration. Patients will be selected based on specific MRI-confirmed criteria related to their condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa who are scheduled for surgical treatment and have confirmed range of motion impairment due to mucoid changes.
Not a fit: Patients with active knee inflammation or range of motion impairment due to other causes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve knee function and quality of life for patients with ACL degeneration.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been reports on ACL excision and reconstruction, this specific technique of ACL 'decompression' is novel and has not been widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa decided to undergo a surgical treatment * range of motion impairment caused by mucoid or cystic changes in ACL confirmed by MRI Exclusion Criteria: * non-adherence to the study protocol * active knee inflammation * range of motion impairment due to other extra- and intra-articular reasons
Where this trial is running
Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship
- Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic — Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship, 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.