New study tests extra support for repeat knee surgery
NCT ID NCT07564336
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways to do revision ACL surgery—using an Achilles tendon graft alone or with an extra InternalBrace for support. Thirty-two people with a failed ACL graft were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers measured knee function, symptoms, and quality of life over 13 months to see if the added brace made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Achilles tendon allograft with or without InternalBrace (suture tape) augmentation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that adding an InternalBrace improves knee stability and function after revision ACL surgery, potentially leading to better outcomes for patients with failed grafts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is surgical and carries risks like infection or graft failure, and the benefit of the InternalBrace is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Graz
Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria
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