MRI reveals how ACL grafts change shape after surgery
NCT ID NCT02626975
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study used MRI scans to look at how hamstring tendon grafts used to replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) heal and change shape over a year after surgery. Researchers checked for ballooning (enlargement of the bone tunnels) and ligamentisation (how the graft turns into a ligament-like tissue). 24 adults who had ACL surgery at least one year earlier took part. The goal was to better understand the healing process, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2015
- Finished
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Jun 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patients with an hamstring ACL ligamentoplasty with a follow up of at least 1 year
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults patients of both sexes with an hamstring ACL ligamentoplasty done in our institution with a follow up of 1 year * isolated ACL ligamentoplasty * insured patients with a signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * follow up inferior of 1 year * absolute contraindication to knee MRI * gadolinium allergy * severe renal failure * non isolated ACL ligamentoplasty * patient under guardianship, minor * pregnant woman or nursing mother
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital, Hôpital Salengro
Lille, France