ACL surgery study halted: did tourniquet use matter?

NCT ID NCT05931627

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ACL - ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DEFICIENCY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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.

ACL - ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DEFICIENCY ACL INJURY ACL TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.