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BEAR Scaffold vs ACL Reconstruction for ACL Tear
Study Summary
This trial is comparing two methods of treatment for ACL injuries. The first is the BEAR™ technique, which is a new method. The second is the current ACL reconstruction method.
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- My gender does not affect my eligibility.I have had surgery on my knee before.I have undergone chemotherapy.I am between 14 and 35 years old.I have had an infection in my knee before.I have used corticosteroids in the last 3 months.I have a condition like diabetes or arthritis that could affect healing.I have a severe knee injury involving specific ligaments and tendons.You are allergic to products derived from cows or beef.You have experienced a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis in the past.I have a history of sickle cell disease.You smoke or use nicotine products regularly.I have a severe injury to the ligament on the inside of my knee.My kneecap has been completely dislocated.My MRI shows at least half of my ACL is still attached to the bone in my lower leg.My surgery is scheduled within 45 days of my injury.
- Group 1: Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR)
- Group 2: Tendon Graft
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is enrollment for this research project still open?
"The clinicaltrials.gov information dictates that as of the September 10th 2021 update, this trial is not actively recruiting participants. However, there are 100 other studies with open enrollment at present."
Can I be accepted into this investigation?
"This medical study is welcoming a total of 100 test subjects, aged 14 to 35 years old, who have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear. In addition to the age requirement, it must be noted that individuals participating must identify as male or female; possess a fully-torn ACL; and have had their MRI taken 45 days at most following injury. Importantly, there must still be evidence of ACL tissue on preoperative MRI imaging - with more than half of its length attached to the tibial plateau."
Does this experiment admit minors as participants?
"The prerequisites for this clinical trial are that participants are between the ages of 14 and 35. Those younger than 14 can join 47 other trials, while those older than 65 have 25 options available to them."
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