Skip the knife? new study tests rehab-only for ACL tears
NCT ID NCT04408885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether people with an ACL knee injury can get better with rehabilitation alone, without surgery. Researchers will track 400 participants to see how their knee functions and how many end up needing surgery. The goal is to find out if non-surgical treatment is a good option for some patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Division of Sports Trauma, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99
RECRUITINGAarhus N, 8200, Denmark
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