RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05461326

Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone Patellar Tendon Bone Autograft ACL Reconstruction RCT

All Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Versus Patellar Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Sep 26, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Orthopedic Disorder Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Summary

The choice of autograft for ACL reconstruction continues to be debated. To date, there has only be one completed randomized controlled trial with quad tendon to BTB and the tendon included a bone plug. There has been no study to date comparing an all soft tissue quad tendon to patellar tendon in a randomized controlled trial for ACL reconstruction.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called BTB and a procedure called Quad tendon for people with anterior cruciate ligament injuries and orthopedic disorder. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 14 Years to 65 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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