Can MRI spot the full extent of sports knee injuries?

NCT ID NCT07795008

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests how well magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detects and describes knee injuries from sports. Researchers will scan the knees of 50 patients with sports-related injuries and compare the images with clinical diagnoses. The goal is to see how accurate MRI is at finding damage to ligaments, cartilage, tendons, muscles, and bones, which could improve how these injuries are diagnosed and managed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee
What this could lead to
If MRI proves highly accurate, it could become a more reliable tool for diagnosing sports knee injuries and guiding treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. MRI may not always match the clinical diagnosis, and results may not apply to all patients or injury types.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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 of any age and either sex presenting with sports-related knee injuries and undergoing MRI examination at the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Sohag University Hospitals. The study will include 50 participants who meet the eligibility criteria.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of any age with sports-related knee injuries. * Both males and females. * Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to MRI. * Non-sports-related knee injuries. * Previous knee surgery. * Osteoarthritic changes of the knee. * Patients who refuse to participate.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag University Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Sohag, Sohag Governorate, 82524, Egypt