New device could make ACL surgery less painful

NCT ID NCT06819696

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a new tool called a dual-flow arthroscopy sheath can replace the standard thigh tourniquet during ACL knee surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and speeds up recovery. About 128 adults having their first ACL reconstruction will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dual-flow arthroscopy sheath
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to less pain and faster recovery after ACL surgery by avoiding the use of a tourniquet.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 128 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new sheath might not reduce pain or complications as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Reims
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Reims, Marne, 51100, France
Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon - La Seyne sur Mer
RECRUITING

Toulon, Var, 83100, France
Centre Hospitalier de Hyères
RECRUITING

Hyères, Var, 83400, France

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