Anterior Cruciate Ligament Study

Launched by I.R.C.C.S OSPEDALE GALEAZZI-SANT'AMBROGIO · Dec 22, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Study is looking at how often patients experience another ACL injury after having surgery to fix the ligament. The researchers are collecting information from patients treated between January 2020 and December 2030 to understand the factors that could lead to a re-injury. They will perform a test called the Lachmann test, which helps determine if the ACL has re-ruptured. Additionally, the study will explore things like age, gender, weight, and the types of sports people play to see if these factors influence the risk of injury.

To be eligible to participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old, have had ACL reconstruction surgery at the hospital’s Casco unit during the specified time, and you must be able to provide consent if you’re undergoing surgery in the future. Participants will be asked to complete surveys about their quality of life and return to sports after their surgery. This research aims to help improve treatment and recovery for future ACL injuries, making it an important step for both current patients and future athletes.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - Males and females- attained skeletal maturity
• • 18-65 inclusive
• • Patients operated on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery at the Hospital's Casco unit from 2010 to 2030
• • Signature informed consent for patients who will be operated on in the prospective phase (from CE approval date to 2030)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • failure to reach skeletal maturity
• • Concomitant ligamentous injuries (pcl, mcl, lcl)
• • Neuropsychiatric illness, developmental disorders
• • Pregnant women through self-declaration or breastfeeding
• • Minors