Which fixation method best heals a reconstructed ACL?

NCT ID NCT07753707

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Institut Català de Traumatologia i Medicina de l'Esport Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial compares three methods of securing a new anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft to the shinbone during knee reconstruction surgery. Adults with a complete ACL tear who receive a hamstring tendon graft will be randomly assigned to one of the fixation techniques. The study uses imaging and knee function scores to see which method leads to better bone-to-graft healing, graft maturation, and overall knee stability.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Three tibial fixation methods for ACL reconstruction: a bioabsorbable interference screw sized to the tunnel, a screw one millimeter larger, and a screw plus a cortical button.
What this could lead to: If one fixation method proves superior, it could refine ACL surgery to improve graft healing and knee stability, potentially reducing re-rupture rates.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial with a modest sample size, and results may not apply to all patients. Differences between methods might be small, and long-term outcomes beyond one year are not assessed.

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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.

ACL - ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Universitario Dexeus

Barcelona, BARCELONA, 08028, Spain

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