ACL surgery showdown: which graft causes less pain for athletes?
NCT ID NCT07475351
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two common ACL reconstruction techniques in 110 competitive athletes: the standard bone-patellar tendon-bone graft and a version that leaves out the bottom bone plug. The goal is to see which causes less pain at the harvest site and better restores knee function over two years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for 24 months.
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Active substance
surgical procedure (bone-patellar tendon-bone graft vs patellar tendon graft without bone plug)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves less painful and equally effective, it could become the preferred option for athletes needing ACL repair.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, single-center trial. Results may not apply to all athletes, and both techniques carry standard surgical risks like infection or graft failure.
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Health Sciences Faculty, University of Granada
RECRUITINGGranada, Granada, 18016, Spain
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