CompletedNot Applicable

Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair With and Without Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis

Turkey (Türkiye)38 participantsStarted 2020-02-01

Plain-language summary

The investigators aimed to compare the clinical results of primary repairs and Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis applied with primary repairs in the treatment of proximal ACL tears.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * patients who underwent surgery within the first 3 weeks after injury * between the ages of 21-40 years, * attended regular follow-up visits, * Sherman type 1 proximal ACL tear with relatively preserved synovial sheath * Sufficient tissue length for re-stretching. Exclusion Criteria: * torn ACL in the mid and distal region, * torn synovial sheath, * inability to undergo intrasubstance suturing, * poor tissue quality with retraction, * multiple ligament injuries and accompanying intra-knee pathologies (meniscal damage, chondral damage), * previous knee surgery, * rheumatologic diseases

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

Comparison of functional outcomes between two groups of patients who underwent ACL repair surgery with or without lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) with International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC).

Timeframe: 24 months

Comparison of functional outcomes between two groups of patients who underwent ACL repair surgery with or without lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) with Tegner-Lysholm scoring system.

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05923710

SponsorProf. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-01

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Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 40 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

Timeframe: 24 months

Comparison of functional outcomes between two groups of patients who underwent ACL repair surgery with or without lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) with Tegner-Lysholm scoring system.

Timeframe: 24 months