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

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Division of Sports Trauma, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99

    RECRUITING

    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

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