Surgical Treatment for Acute Patella Tendon Rupture

Stopped early · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Acute Patella Tendon Rupture

In brief

We will compare two groups for acute patella tendon repair: one treated with surgical anchors and the second, with transpatellar tunnels.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00716508

Run by

Emory University

People needed

3

Starts

2008-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-09-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Stage of Disease: Acute ruptures of the patella tendon, no more than 3 weeks since the time of injury.
• Age: 18 years old and up.
• Performance status: Patients with no other previous illnesses that prevented them to ambulate normally (without help of devices).
• Informed consent requirements: One person from our research staff will approach the patient after the diagnosis has been made. The diagnosis will be made by the doctor in charge on the patient care based on the medical history, physical exam and image studies (MRI). We will explain the benefits/risks to be part of the study and that they are not obligated to be part of it as part of their care.

You may not qualify if…

• Prior treatment: Patients with chronic patella tendon ruptures (more than 3 weeks).
• Prior other diseases: diseases with systemic collagen deficiencies.
• Infection: Patients with active infection will be disqualified.

Where it is running

• Grady Healthcare System — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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