Radiographic Findings and Clinical Outcomes After Bone Grafting Patellar Defect in ACL Reconstruction

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · May 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of treating patients who need surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Specifically, it compares the use of a patient’s own bone (called autologous bone graft) with a special type of bone putty (demineralized bone matrix) to help heal the area where the bone is grafted. The goal is to see which method leads to better pain relief and recovery after surgery.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 18 and 40 years old, regardless of gender or race, and must be scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery using bone graft. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups without knowing which one they are in until the study is complete. Throughout the trial, patients will report their pain levels and undergo evaluations to track their recovery, including how well they move their knee and whether there are any complications. This study is currently recruiting participants at Banner University, and it aims to provide valuable insights into the best approaches for ACL surgery recovery.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-40 years old,
• • male/female/gender neutral,
• • all races not including vulnerable/special consideration populations,
• • candidate for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bone patellar bone autograft,
• • compliant post operative course.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \< 18, \>41 years of age,
• • prior bone patellar bone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction,
• • non-compliance post-operatively,
• • nicotine dependence.