Could a simple internal brace make ACL surgery more effective?
NCT ID NCT06542705
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares standard ACL reconstruction using a bone-tendon-bone graft to the same surgery with an added internal brace. The goal is to see if the brace improves knee stability and healing. Researchers will enroll 90 people aged 18 to 35 who need ACL surgery. Participants will be followed for at least one year.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing ACLR with BTB autograft * Patients ages 18-35, inclusive * Ability to undergo standard rehab protocol and full, painless range of motion at the time of surgery of their operative knee Exclusion Criteria: * Osteoarthritis defined by Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on preoperative weightbearing radiographs * Significant chondral injury as defined by grade 3-4 lesion greater than 2cm2 * History of autoimmune or inflammatory disease * Prior ipsilateral knee ligament surgery or multi-ligament knee injury * Concomitant Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure * History of contralateral ACL surgery * Younger than 18 years of age * Older than 35 years of age
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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