PRP shot may boost ACL recovery in new trial
NCT ID NCT07470359
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during ACL knee surgery can improve recovery. About 60 adults aged 18-50 with a torn ACL will receive either PRP or a placebo during their operation. Researchers will compare knee function at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery to see if PRP helps patients heal faster and better.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 50 years. Diagnosis of a primary, complete ACL tear requiring reconstruction. Willingness to undergo arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with peroneus longus autograft. Active individuals participating in sports or regular physical activity. Willingness to provide informed consent and adhere to the study protocol, including follow-up visits and rehabilitation. Ability to understand and complete study questionnaires. - Exclusion Criteria: Previous knee surgery on the affected limb. Concomitant ligamentous injuries requiring additional reconstruction (e.g., PCL, MCL, LCL Grade III). Significant chondral damage (Outerbridge grade \> 2 on pre-operative MRI or intra-operative assessment). Pre-existing knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade \> 2). Systemic inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). Bleeding disorders or coagulopathies. Current use of anticoagulants. Corticosteroid injection into the knee within 6 weeks prior to surgery. Pregnancy or lactation. Inability to comply with the rehabilitation protocol. Infection or history of infection in the affected knee. History of previous contralateral ACL injury (to isolate primary injury outcomes). \-
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lahore General Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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