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.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahore General Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan