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Knee ligament tear: can surgery outperform rehab alone?

NCT ID NCT06178484

Disease control Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways of treating a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) near the top of the knee: surgical repair versus functional treatment (such as physical therapy and activity modification). The study includes adults with a specific type of proximal ACL tear who have not had prior knee surgery (except meniscal surgery). The goal is to see whether surgery leads to better knee function and allows a higher level of sport activity than functional treatment alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Surgical repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) compared with functional (non-surgical) treatment
What this could lead to
If surgery proves better, it could establish surgical repair as the preferred option for active people with proximal ACL tears, helping them return to sports with better knee function.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all tear types or activity levels. Surgery also carries standard risks like infection, stiffness, or the need for further procedures.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 144 people

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Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with ACL tear treated with functional or surgery treatment

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years * Patient with no history of knee surgery except meniscal surgery * Patient whose period is less than 3 months between the date of the accident and the surgery * Patient with an isolated proximal Sherman 1 or 2 ACL tear * Patient with a proximal Sherman 1 or 2 ACL tear associated to a stable meniscal lesion or to an MCL or LCL lesion grade 1 or 2 but not grade 3 * Patient practicing a non-contact pivot sport (sliding sports, board sports,racket) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with contralateral ACL tear * Patient practicing a pivot sport with contacts * Patient presenting external rotary jumps ++ and +++ * Patient with an ACL tear Sherman 3 or 4 * Patient with meniscal lesions in the shape of a bucket handle or tabs unstable meniscals * Patient with a surgical history on the knee concerned

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Acl - anterior cruciate ligament deficiency

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Locations

  • Hôpital Privé La Louvière

    RECRUITING

    Lille, Choisir Une Région, 59800, France

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