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New MRI technique could spot hidden knee ligament tears

NCT ID NCT02787096

Diagnosis Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a dynamic knee laxity measurement to standard MRI can improve diagnosis of partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Researchers enrolled 151 people with knee injuries and compared the new method to standard MRI. The goal was to see if the combined approach could more accurately identify partial tears, which are often missed.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate way to diagnose partial ACL tears, helping doctors choose the right treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 151 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients. The method is still experimental and not yet standard practice.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

151 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2012

Finished

Jul 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * knee injury requiring MRI examination * accepting to participate * covered by a health care insurance system Exclusion Criteria: * MRI contraindication * pregnancy * patient included in another study potentially affecting the results * protected patients

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anterior cruciate ligament tear

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon - Hôpital Edouard Herriot Pavillon B Radiologie

    Lyon, 69437, France

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