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Synovial Fluid Withdrawal or PRP Injection For Acute ACL Tears and Cytokines
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what effects the withdrawal of excess knee joint fluid or the injection of a factor from the blood has on swelling after a sudden anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture of the knee.
Official title: Does Arthrocentesis and PRP For Acute ACL Tears With Hemarthrosis Decrease Inflammatory Cytokines At Time Of Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Control Trial (RCT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
99
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Synovial Fluid withdrawal at the preoperative clinic visit
Synovial Fluid withdrawal at the preoperative clinic visit
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) preparation and injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) preparation and injection
Synovial fluid withdrawal at the time of surgery
Synovial fluid withdrawal at the time of surgery
3mL synovial fluid withdrawn at the preoperative visit
3mL synovial fluid withdrawn at the preoperative visit
Locations (1)
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States