Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: Quadriceps Tendon vs Hamstring Tendon Autograft - A Prospective RCT
Prospective Comparative Study on Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using Quadriceps Tendon Graft Versus Hamstrings Graft
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Brief Summary
A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing functional outcomes of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendon autograft at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Outcomes assessed using IKDC score, Lysholm score, and clinical stability tests at pre-operative, 3-month, and 6-month intervals.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2023
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 31, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 31, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 10, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 13, 2026
CompletedMarch 13, 2026
March 1, 2026
1.4 years
March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
IKDC Subjective Knee Evaluation Score
Patient-reported functional outcome score (0-100, higher = better)
Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery
Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale
Knee function scoring scale (0-100, higher = better)
Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Lachman Test
Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery
Anterior Drawer Test
Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery
Pivot Shift Test
Pre-operative, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery
Study Arms (2)
Group A - Quadriceps Tendon Autograft
ACTIVE COMPARATORArthroscopic ACL reconstruction using partial-thickness quadriceps tendon autograft without bone block
Group B - Hamstring Tendon Autograft
ACTIVE COMPARATORArthroscopic ACL reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendon autograft
Interventions
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction under tourniquet control using interference screw fixation
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Grade 3 ACL tear confirmed on MRI • Age 15-55 years • Medically fit for surgery • Willing and able to complete 6-month follow-up
You may not qualify if:
- Multi-ligament knee injury • Complex meniscal tears requiring additional procedures • Intra-articular fractures • Pre-existing osteoarthritis • Inability to attend follow-up
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Associated Hospitals
Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004, India
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Postgraduate Resident, Department of Orthopaedics
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 10, 2026
First Posted
March 13, 2026
Study Start
January 1, 2023
Primary Completion
May 31, 2024
Study Completion
May 31, 2024
Last Updated
March 13, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share