A Nanoscopic Second Look Into the Knee Joint (NCT07709819) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Nanoscopic Second Look Into the Knee Joint
United States15 participantsStarted 2026-05-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to look at how well different surgeries heal over time in patients that have previously undergone arthroscopic knee interventions. These procedures may include cartilage repair or grafting, meniscus repair or trimming, ligament reconstruction, cartilage smoothing, and treatments such as amniotic tissue or platelet rich plasma (PRP).
Using a very small camera called a nanoarthroscope, doctors will take a "second look" inside the knee after surgery to see how it has healed. These findings will be compared to patient-reported outcomes, such as pain and function scores, as well as images taken during the original surgery.
The goal is to determine whether this second look provides useful information that can help guide recovery and future care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older who have undergone or are scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee intervention.
* Eligible procedures include meniscus repair, biocartilage procedures, and other arthroscopic biologic interventions of the knee
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent
* Agreement to undergo postoperative in-clinic second-look nanoscopic arthroscopy of the knee.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to undergo postoperative in-clinic second-look nanoscopic arthroscopy of the knee.
* Inability to provide informed consent.
* Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers).
* Pregnant women
* Prisoners
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
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Correlation between Estimated Percentage Meniscal Healing at Second Look Nanoscopic Arthroscopy and PROMIS Score.
Timeframe: From baseline (preoperative assessment) to the postoperative second-look nanoscopic arthroscopy visit (3 to 24 months after the index meniscal repair procedure).