Stefano Zaffagnini
Clinical trials sponsored by Stefano Zaffagnini, explained in plain language.
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Which graft works best for Second-Time ACL surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 150 people needing a second ACL reconstruction after the first graft failed. Researchers will compare outcomes between using a graft from the patient's own body (autograft) versus a donor graft (allograft). The goal is to see which option leads to fewer failur…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC