Can a simple suture tape make ACL surgery stronger?

NCT ID NCT05532189

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether adding a suture tape (internal brace) to standard ACL reconstruction helps people recover faster and have fewer re-injuries. About 200 people with a first-time ACL tear will be randomly assigned to get either the standard surgery or the surgery with the extra tape. Researchers will track how quickly each group returns to full activity and how stable their knees remain over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: suture tape (internal brace)
What this could lead to: If it works, adding a suture tape during ACL surgery could help people return to sports faster and lower the chance of re-tearing the ligament.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial that hasn't started recruiting yet. The added tape might not make a meaningful difference, and there is always a risk of surgical complications or the graft failing over time.

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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.

ACL TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States

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