NCT05073263 Full Vs Partial Weightbearing During the First Six Weeks of Rehab. After Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
| NCT ID | NCT05073263 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Twin Cities Orthopedics |
| Condition | Knee Injuries |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2020-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-01.
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Brief Summary
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial with the purpose to determine if patients undergoing fibular collateral ligament (FCL) reconstruction alone or combined FCL and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions can safely begin full controlled weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 14 years old, \<60 * Reconstruction of FCL alone * Combined FCL + ACL reconstructions * Males or females * Is willing and able to comply with the clinical trial plan and able to understand and sign the Patient Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * \< 14 years old, \> 60 * Pregnant * Revision FCL reconstructions * Concurrent biceps femoris or lateral capsular repairs * Concurrent PCL or MCL reconstructions * Concomitant meniscus root or radial repair surgery with transtibial technique
Contact & Investigator
Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05073263 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 14 Years or older, up to 59 Years, studying Knee Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05073263 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05073263 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at research@tcomn.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05073263 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Edina, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05073263 clinical trial?
NCT05073263 is sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics. The principal investigator is Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhD at Twin Cities Orthopedics. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.