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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12606000389505
ACTRN12606000389505RecruitingPhase 1

An evaluation of knee stability and functions following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction (semitendinosus/gracillis grafts) comparing manually versus mechanically tensioned grafts (using a tensioning device).

Queensland Health0 sites50 target enrollmentStarted: September 5, 2006Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Recruiting
Enrollment
50

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to ot stated (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adult participants.The expected age range of subjects undergoing ACL surgery is between 18-40 years.Patients undergoing primary ACL reconstructionDiagnosis of ACL ruptureHealthy and no comorbidities that would prevent participating in the required rehabilitation programmeNormal mentation with the ability to accurately follow commandsAbility to participate voluntarily and provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Persons with concomitant medical conditions such as malignant tumours or severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease that would prevent participation in their rehabilitation programmeInability to follow commandsPersons not able to mobilise in a bipedal manner with or without a walking aid.Conditions preventing full weight bearing post-operativelyThe inability to provide signed informed consentRevision ACL or any previous major arthrotomy on the knee to be operated onPersons not suitable for a gracilis/semitendinosus graftConcomitant meniscal or collateral ligament injuries or any lower limb injury affecting the knee.

Investigators

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