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Use of an Osteoconductive Scaffold in ACL-Reconstruction
Sponsor: Sandro Fucentese
Summary
Primary objective of the study is to evaluate efficacy of the surgical technique for ACL reconstruction using an osteoconductive scaffold, enlaced into the hamstring tendon autograft, compared to the traditional technique.
Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial for the Use of an Osteoconductive Scaffold in ACL-Reconstruction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2017-04-29
Completion Date
2025-12-29
Last Updated
2024-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Osteoconductive scaffold-hamstring tendon composite repair
The device under study is a composite bone substitute composed of a natural mineral matrix of bovine origin, reinforced with biodegradable synthetic polymers and natural collagen derivatives of bovine origin (smartbone, IBI S.A., Switzerland).
Hamstring tendon-only repair
ACL-reconstruction using hamstring autograft with hybrid fixation in accordance with in-house standard of care.
Locations (1)
Balgrist University Hospital
Zurich, Switzerland