Ultrasound vs. MRI: which is better for knee meniscus diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT06159153
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared dynamic ultrasound to MRI for diagnosing meniscus tears in 8 patients who needed knee arthroscopy. The goal was to see if ultrasound could be as accurate as MRI. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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8 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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: Patients with an indication for knee arthroscopy with: 1. Age between 18 and 60 years; 2. Unilateral involvement; 3. Presence of symptomatology such that dynamic ultrasound examination is precluded; 4. Ability and consent of patients to actively participate in the study; Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients unable to express consent; 2. Patients with malignant neoplasms; 3. Patients with rheumatic diseases; 4. Patients with diabetes; 5. Patients with metabolic disorders of the thyroid gland; 6. Patients abusing alcoholic beverages, drugs or medications; 7. Body Mass Index \> 35; 8. Pregnant or lactating women;
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40136, Italy
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