Can a collagen scaffold boost meniscus repair?
NCT ID NCT06041763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares standard meniscal repair surgery with and without the BEAR implant, a collagen-based scaffold that may help the torn meniscus heal better. Researchers will track knee function, pain, and repair failure in 80 participants over time. The goal is to see if adding the implant leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BEAR Implant (a collagen-based scaffold)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to heal meniscus tears and reduce the need for repeat surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 people. The implant may not improve healing and could cause side effects like infection or rejection.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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