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New knee surgery aims to prevent arthritis after meniscus tear

NCT ID NCT06507241

Disease control Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at a new surgical method for treating meniscal root tears, which can lead to knee arthritis if not fixed. The surgery stitches the torn meniscus root to a knee ligament without needing special planning before the operation. About 59 people aged 18 to 50 who have had this surgery will be followed for 2 years with MRI and ultrasound to see how well the meniscus heals.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 59 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients will be recruited among all subjects with "ROOT" type meniscal lesions treated surgically with arthroscopic suturing to the posterior cruciate ligament (ROOT-PCL) from 1/1/2021 to 31/12/2025 at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute.

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 50 years at the time of surgery; 2. Male and female gender; 3. Patients undergoing surgical treatment for at least one year for "ROOT" type meniscal lesions using arthroscopic suturing to the posterior cruciate ligament; 4. Pre-operative MRI performed. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients no longer reachable; 2. Patients who refuse consent to the study; 3. Previous meniscectomy before surgery; 4. Previous ligament injuries before surgery; 5. New traumatic injuries after surgery; 6. Advanced knee osteoarthritis (Outerbridge grade III-IV) at the time of surgery; 7. Severe knee malalignment (\> 5°) at the time of surgery; 8. Severe obesity (BMI \> 35); 9. Lower limb conditions preventing full weight-bearing during evaluation; 10. Infection or hematological/rheumatic conditions at the time of evaluation.

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Conditions

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Knee Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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Knee injuries Meniscus lesion Meniscus tear

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, 40136, Italy

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