New MRI technique could spot hidden knee ligament tears
NCT ID NCT02787096
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a dynamic knee laxity measurement to standard MRI can improve diagnosis of partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Researchers enrolled 151 people with knee injuries and compared the new method to standard MRI. The goal was to see if the combined approach could more accurately identify partial tears, which are often missed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more accurate way to diagnose partial ACL tears, helping doctors choose the right treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 151 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients. The method is still experimental and not yet standard practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon - Hôpital Edouard Herriot Pavillon B Radiologie
Lyon, 69437, France
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