New study tests simpler ACL graft to preserve leg strength
NCT ID NCT03433170
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This trial compared two types of hamstring tendon grafts for repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. 42 patients received either a graft using only the semitendinosus tendon or a graft using both the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons. The main goal was to see if using just one tendon affected leg strength differently than using two.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure (quadrupled semitendinosus graft or combined semitendinosus-gracilis graft)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using only the semitendinosus tendon preserves hamstring strength just as well as using both tendons, potentially reducing surgical side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study focuses on strength and re-rupture rates, but long-term outcomes are not yet clear.
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Locations
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Fundacion Valle del Lili
Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia