Status:

RECRUITING

Combined Intra- and Extra-articular ACL Reconstruction Versus Isolated Intra-articular ACL Reconstruction

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Conditions:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Ligament Knee Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Abstract Introduction: Autologous hamstring tendons are the most commonly used grafts in ACL reconstruction worldwide. There are several ways to prepare the graft using these tendons. One can priorit...

Detailed Description

1. Introduction Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a well-established procedure known for its superiority over non-surgical treatment of this injury. However, failu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients from the hospital's demand (emergency care and outpatient care) and from CROSS (Center for Regulation of Health Service Offers) who present one or more risk factors will be included:
  • Age (Female 14 years - 25 years and Male 16 years - 25 years);
  • Pivot-shift test \> 2;
  • Chronic ACL injury (\>12 months);
  • Athlete (Tegner Scale ≥ 7);
  • Tibial slope \> 12 degrees;
  • Recurvatum \> 5 degrees and \< 15 degrees (asymmetric);
  • Ligamentous Hypermobility (Beighton Scale \> 5).
  • Non-Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals over 40 years of age will not be included;
  • ACL revision;
  • PCL injury (grade 2 and 3);
  • MCL injury (grade 2 and 3) or (grade 1 with valgus aligned axis);
  • CPL injury (grade 2 and 3 according to Fanelli classification);
  • Recurrent patellar dislocation;
  • Severe chondral lesion (ICRS grade 3 and 4) larger than 1cm2;
  • Previous ipsilateral knee surgery;
  • Kellgren Lawrence grade 3 or more;
  • Autoimmune/rheumatologic inflammatory disease;
  • Contralateral knee ligament injury;
  • Malalignment \> 5 degrees clinical asymmetry between limbs or symmetric \> 10 degrees axis deviation to varus (corresponding to \> 4 degrees varus between the anatomical axis of the femur and the anatomical axis of the tibia in the clinical examination) or \> 10 degrees axis deviation to valgus (corresponding to \> 16 degrees valgus between the anatomical axis of the femur and the anatomical axis of the tibia in the clinical examination);
  • Graft diameter \< 7 mm;
  • BMI \> 35 or \< 18;
  • Active or undergoing treatment for malignant neoplasia;
  • Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy;
  • Psychiatric disorders.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Leave of absence from work due to disability or reduced income assistance (worker's compensation) whenever one of the investigators considers that the participant may be simulating a worse health condition than reality in order to receive financial assistance with work leave.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 1 2022

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    June 1 2027

    Estimated Enrollment :

    146 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06505525

    Start Date

    August 1 2022

    End Date

    June 1 2027

    Last Update

    April 3 2025

    Active Locations (2)

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    Sao Paulo Hospital

    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04024-002

    2

    Parelheiros Hospital

    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04883-290