Knee surgery showdown: which graft gets athletes back in the game faster?

NCT ID NCT07573293

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 65 professional athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery using either a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft or a hamstring tendon graft. Researchers measured muscle strength, knee function, and how quickly athletes returned to their sport, following them for up to five years. The goal was to see which graft type leads to better recovery and fewer complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: surgical procedure using either bone-patellar tendon-bone or hamstring tendon autograft
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best graft for professional athletes to improve recovery and return to sport.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. Both graft types have known risks like pain or re-injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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