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10 years after ACL surgery: researchers use MRI to peek inside knees for early arthritis clues

NCT ID NCT04660955

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at 219 people who had ACL reconstruction surgery about 10 years ago. Researchers will use MRI scans to check the health of the knee cartilage and compare it to the uninjured knee. The goal is to learn more about how osteoarthritis develops after a knee injury.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how osteoarthritis develops after ACL injuries, potentially leading to better prevention or early treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 219 people

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

Started

Jan 2020

Expected to finish

Jan 2030

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

This patient cohort include patients who had ACL reconstruction 10 years ago and were recruited in the previous MOON onsite study based on the inclusion criteria listed above.

Ages

22 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in MOON Onsite Study * 12-33 years old at baseline (22-45 years for this study); * ACL tear during a sport; no previous knee injury; * No graft rupture during follow-up; * No history of surgery on the contralateral knee; * No MRI contraindications Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery on contralateral knee * Afraid of enclosed spaces

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoarthritis, knee

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44125, United States

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