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Knee surgery showdown: patella, hamstring, or quadriceps tendon?

NCT ID NCT03073083

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Orthopedisch Centrum Oost Nederland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared three types of tendon grafts used in ACL reconstruction surgery: patella, hamstring, and quadriceps. Researchers wanted to see which one leads to fewer failures and better knee function two years after surgery. The trial included 439 active patients with a torn ACL, but it ended early, so the results are exploratory and not definitive.

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 patella, hamstring, or quadriceps tendon graft
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best graft for ACL surgery, improving knee stability and reducing failure rates.
What could go wrong
The trial ended early, so results are less reliable. Graft choice may not significantly affect outcomes, and individual healing varies.

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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 INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Martini Hospital Groningen

    Groningen, 9728 NT, Netherlands

  • OCON

    Hengelo, Netherlands

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