ACL Radiology Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Radiological Follow-up of Improved ACL Reconstruction Technique – A Non-randomised Feasibility Trial
IRAS ID
198710
Contact name
Vipul Mandalia
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 6 days
Research summary
Following an injury to the knee, some patients require surgery to prevent the knee moving abnormally and limiting function. In trying to replace the function of the torn ligament (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), it is important to try to put the new tissue in the correct place and get it to heal strongly. We want to know if we can see a difference (on scans) in the position and healing of this tissue when we use new ways of performing this operation. If so, we will set-up a larger study to look at the improvements in more detail and see whether the new methods are worthwhile in terms of the function the patient is aware of.
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/SW/0080
Date of REC Opinion
19 May 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion