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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, 40136, Italy
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