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Which ACL graft gets young athletes back in the game faster?

NCT ID NCT04039971

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for ACL reconstruction in adolescents aged 12 to 19: using a quadriceps tendon graft with a bone block versus an all-soft-tissue graft. The goal is to see which approach leads to a quicker return to sports and a lower chance of re-rupture. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two procedures and followed for both short- and long-term outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Quadriceps tendon autograft (tendon-bone vs. all-soft-tissue)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves superior, it could help young athletes return to sports faster and reduce the risk of re-tearing their ACL.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 150 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Surgical skill and individual healing also play a big role in outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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