ACL surgery study halted: did tourniquet use matter?
NCT ID NCT05931627
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to see if using a tourniquet less during ACL reconstruction surgery helps patients recover quadriceps muscle function faster and with less pain. Only 1 person was enrolled before the trial was terminated, so no meaningful results were obtained. The study was designed to compare limited tourniquet use versus standard use in adults having ACL surgery with a patellar tendon graft.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using a tourniquet less during ACL surgery helps patients recover quadriceps strength faster and with less pain.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 1 participant, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. Results may not apply to all ACL patients.
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OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States