Stefano Zaffagnini
Clinical trials sponsored by Stefano Zaffagnini, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Second-Time ACL repair: new technique shows promise for knee stability Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Which graft works best for Second-Time ACL surgery? Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
- Knee surgery for Over-50s: does a specialized ACL technique match younger Patients' results? Results expected Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Brain scans reveal how ACL rehab rewires the mind to prevent Re-Injury Results expected Jul 2027 (estimated)
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Metal or suture? the fixation choice that could spare a second knee operation
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two ways of securing the graft during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the Over-The-Top technique. One group receives traditional metal staples, which hold well but can cause discomfort and sometimes need removal. The other group receives …
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC