Can a collagen scaffold boost meniscus repair?
NCT ID NCT06041763
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
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.
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.