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Rehabilitation of Patient With Acute Isolated PCL Rupture

Norway80 participantsStarted 2016-01

Plain-language summary

The posterior cruciate ligament injuries (PCL) is rare and rehabilitation methods are varying. The purpose of the study is to explore if one rehabilitation option is preferable to one other for patients with acute PCL injury, by examining whether there will be differences in laxity in the knee joints and patient-reported knee function by three different rehabilitation protocols. A randomized controlled trial with 75 patients enrolled will be followed up 3 and 12 months after injury. The groups will be compared using kneelaxity (stress - X) and subjective knee function (KOOS, IKDC-2000)

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Acute isolated PCL injury : 0- 3 weeks ( maximum 21 days) from the initial injury * Isolated PCL rupture (grade I, II and III) * Patient age should be between 16-60 years ( with closed epiphyseal plate ) * Understood and accepted written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Injury to the ACL or other ligaments in the knee * Extensive injury to the cartilage or meniscus , requiring repairs * Unfit to understand or to sign consent * History of alcohol or drug abuse in the past three years * Current serious illness or injury that makes rehabilitation difficult.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

PCL stress-radiograph

Timeframe: 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02974205

SponsorOslo University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09

Contact for this trial

Ingrid Trøan, PT

+479888593 ingrid.troan@ous-hf.no

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