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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT04572256

NCT04572256 MOntelukast as a Potential CHondroprotective Treatment Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (MOCHA Trial)

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NCT ID NCT04572256
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor Austin V Stone
Condition ACL Injury
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2021-02-01
Primary Completion 2027-06

Trial Parameters

Condition ACL Injury
Sponsor Austin V Stone
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Enrollment 30
Sex ALL
Min Age 25 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Start Date 2021-02-01
Completion 2027-06
Interventions
MontelukastPlacebo

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Brief Summary

This is a multicenter randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess whether a 6-month course of oral montelukast after ACL reconstruction reduces systemic markers of inflammation and biochemical and imaging biomarkers of cartilage degradation. This study will specifically target older ACL reconstruction patients with concomitant meniscal injuries as this group is at greatest risk of rapid PTOA progression. Patients will randomly be assigned to receive oral montelukast (10 mg) versus placebo daily for 6 months after surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Undergoing primary ACL reconstruction 2. Age between 25-50 3. Concomitant meniscus injury Exclusion Criteria: 1. Undergoing revision procedures 2. Multiple ligament injuries requiring multiple ligament reconstruction/repair 3. Depressive symptoms and/or those who endorse suicidal ideation at the time of enrollment (PHQ-9 score \>= 15) 4. Found to not have a meniscus tear at the time of surgery

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