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NCT Number: NCT07470944

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: Quadriceps Tendon vs Hamstring Tendon Autograft - A Prospective RCT

A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing functional outcomes of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendon autograft at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Outcomes assessed using IKDC score, Lysholm score, and clinical stability tests at pre-operative, 3-month, and 6-month intervals.

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Key information

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

15 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Associated Hospitals

Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Grade 3 ACL tear confirmed on MRI • Age 15-55 years • Medically fit for surgery • Willing and able to complete 6-month follow-up

Exclusion criteria

  • • Multi-ligament knee injury • Complex meniscal tears requiring additional procedures • Intra-articular fractures • Pre-existing osteoarthritis • Inability to attend follow-up

Treatment and study plan

Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction

Procedure

Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction under tourniquet control using interference screw fixation

Primary outcomes

  1. IKDC Subjective Knee Evaluation Score

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery

    Patient-reported functional outcome score (0-100, higher = better)

  2. Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery

    Knee function scoring scale (0-100, higher = better)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Lachman Test

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery

    Clinical test for anterior tibial translation at 30° knee flexion (positive/negative)

  2. Anterior Drawer Test

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery

    Clinical test for anterior tibial translation at 90° knee flexion (positive/negative)

  3. Pivot Shift Test

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery

    Clinical test for rotational knee instability (positive/negative)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sawai Mansingh Medical College

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Comparative Study on Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using Quadriceps Tendon Graft Versus Hamstrings Graft

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 13, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 13, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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