PRP boost for ACL surgery? small study tests knee recovery
NCT ID NCT07269522
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared knee function after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft, with or without adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Sixty patients aged 18-40 with ACL injuries were enrolled. The goal was to see if PRP improves outcomes like knee stability and function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If PRP improves knee function after ACL surgery, it could become a standard addition to the procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (60 patients) without a phase designation. The results may not apply to all patients, and PRP might not provide significant benefit over surgery alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lahore General Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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