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Assessment of Outcomes of Double-bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (DB-PCLR)

Poland10 participantsStarted 2022-12-20

Plain-language summary

Double-bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (DB-PCLR) is becoming increasingly used alternative to the single-bungle PCLR. While more technically challenging, it seems to better improve patients' outcomes. Therefore, outcomes of DB-PCLR will be assessed and reported.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * PCL tear with III grade sympomatic posterior instability confirmed clinically and radiologically * full knee range of motion Exclusion Criteria: * active knee inflammation * non-adherence to the study protocol * fixed posterior drawer

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior sag test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior drawer test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior Lachman test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - stress X-ray

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee internal rotation stability

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior sag test

Timeframe: At the 24 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior drawer test

Timeframe: At the 24 month of the follow-up.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05701592

SponsorKonrad Malinowski MD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

Contact for this trial

Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD

+48 509812212 malwin8@wp.pl

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior sag test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior drawer test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior Lachman test

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - stress X-ray

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee internal rotation stability

Timeframe: At the 12 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior sag test

Timeframe: At the 24 month of the follow-up.

Knee posterior translatory stability - posterior drawer test

Timeframe: At the 24 month of the follow-up.