A Study Comparing the Results of Using Irradiated versus Non-Irradiated Grafts for ACL (Knee Ligament) Reconstruction
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 15-008264
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-008264
About this study
The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical results from knee reconstruction surgery with an irradiated versus a non-irradiated ligament graft.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria
- >18 years
- Underwent primary ACL reconstruction between January 31, 2000 and January 31, 2011 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota
- Surgery utilized either irradiated or non-irradiated allografts
Exclusion Criteria
- Prior ipsilateral knee surgery
- Prior ligament reconstruction
- Multi-ligament knee injury
- Have associated ipsilateral fractures
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Diane Dahm, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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