MRI reveals the secret timeline of ankle ligament healing
NCT ID NCT04361201
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 50 people who had ankle ligament surgery to see how the grafted tissue transforms into a strong, functional ligament over 12 months. Using MRI scans and ultrasound elastography, researchers track changes in the graft's signal and stiffness. The goal is to pinpoint the optimal time for patients to safely return to sports after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ligament plastic surgery of ankle under arthroscopy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors give precise timelines for when patients can safely return to sports after ankle ligament surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment, only monitors healing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Ambroise Paré hospital, APHP
Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100, France