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New screening tool may predict ACL surgery need after rehab

NCT ID NCT04847258

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vejle Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a screening tool can identify people with an ACL injury who will eventually need surgery after 3 months of standard rehabilitation. Researchers will track 357 patients to see how many end up having ACL reconstruction (called 'non-copers'). The goal is to improve decision-making for treatment after an ACL tear.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Standard rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If successful, this screening tool could help doctors and patients decide earlier whether surgery is needed after an ACL injury, potentially avoiding unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The screening tool may not be accurate enough to change clinical practice, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 357 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2021

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 will be recruited from the outpatient clinic at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vejle Hospital, Denmark

Ages

18 to 49 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * unilateral primary ACL injury * Index injury no older than 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Multiligament rupture * Large cartillage or meniscus injuries * Scheduled ACL reconstruction within 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vejle Hospital

    Vejle, Region Syddanmark, 7100, Denmark

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