Which ACL graft gets footballers back on the field faster?

NCT ID NCT06167343

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 54 young male football players who had ACL surgery using either a quadriceps tendon graft or a semitendinosus tendon graft. The goal was to see which method leads to better leg strength and a higher rate of returning to sports within two years. The results help doctors choose the best surgical option for active athletes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Health Sciences

    Granada, 18071, Spain