Massive ACL study tracks 3,000+ patients to unlock better recovery

NCT ID NCT00463099

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study follows more than 3,000 people who had surgery for a torn ACL. Researchers want to see how things like activity level and other risk factors affect knee function, arthritis, and the chance of re-injury. Participants fill out surveys and get X-rays over time to track their progress.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

  • University of Colorado

    Boulder, Colorado, 80304, United States

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

  • Washington University at St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

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