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MRI reveals the secret timeline of ankle ligament healing

NCT ID NCT04361201

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Mar 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients underwent a ligament plastic surgery of lateral ankle plane under arthroscopy.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient treated priorly by ligament plastic surgery of lateral ankle plane under arthroscopy; * Affiliated to or covered by the French social security - welfare system in France; * Have provided written informed consent for the study; * Be \>/= 18 years of age on day of signing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who undergo iterative surgery or have history of contralateral surgery; * Patient under guardianship or curatorship; * Unable to understand the proposed study or provide written informed consent for the study; * Foreign patients under AME schema, a medical help from the state in France; * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman; * Patient refusal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankle injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Ligament plastic surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Ambroise Paré hospital, APHP

    Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100, France