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NCT Number: NCT02115451

Nonsurgical or Surgical Treatment of ACL Injuries

The aim of this study is to evaluate knee function, sports participation and knee reinjuries over 2 years in a group of patients who choose either nonsurgical or surgical treatment for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

13 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

NAR- Department of Orthopaedics, Oslo University Hospital & Nimi

Oslo, 0407, Norway

About this study

This study is a part study of an overall study with the title 'Dynamic stability of the ACL-injured knee'. The overall study prospectively follows a cohort of newly injured patients with total rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Anterior cruciate ligament rupture within 3 months of injury
  • Preinjury participation in level I or II sports at least twice a week

Exclusion criteria

  • Current or previous injury to the contralateral leg
  • Another grade III ligament injury, fracture, full-thickness articular cartilage damage

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient-reported knee function (IKDC 2000)

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Isokinetic knee extensor and flexor muscle strength

    Time frame: 2 years

  2. Knee reinjury

    Time frame: 2 years

  3. Participation in level I, II and III sports

    Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Delaware

Registry information

Official study title

Dynamic Stability of the ACL Deficient Knee

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Apr 16, 2014
Registry last updated
Apr 25, 2014

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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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