Second-Time ACL repair: new technique shows promise for knee stability

NCT ID NCT06868147

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how well a particular revision ACL surgery works over the long term. The technique uses a donor Achilles tendon and an extra stitch on the outside of the knee. Researchers will check knee function, stability, and arthritis development in 59 people who had this surgery at least two years ago.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Achilles tendon allograft

What this could lead to

If successful, this technique could offer a reliable option for people needing a second ACL repair, potentially reducing knee instability and delaying arthritis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery is complex and carries standard risks like infection or graft failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lupus erythematosus tumidus

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, 40136, Italy

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