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Study of Semiconductor Sleeves for ACL and Meniscus Surgery Recovery

This study is looking at whether special semiconductor fabric sleeves can help people recover better after surgery for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear or an ACL tear combined with a meniscus tear. You might be able to join if you are between 16 and 65 years old, have a BMI under 40, and are having one of these surgeries. Researchers will compare the semiconductor sleeves to regular sleeves (placebo) to see if they improve your range of motion and overall recovery at one year after surgery. The study aims to enroll 135 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 135 participants. It compares semiconductor fabric sleeves to non-semiconducting fabric sleeves.
What's involved
Participants will wear either a semiconducting or non-semiconducting fabric sleeve for 4 months after surgery. You will also need to attend follow-up appointments.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your range of motion will be measured at 1 year after surgery.

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NCT06979804

A Comparison of Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Meniscus (ACL+Meniscus) Surgery Using Semiconductor Fabric Products

Recruiting
NAAges 16–65InterventionalTreatment
Illinois Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education
~135 participants
Updated 2025-05-22 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Semiconducting fabric sleevesNon-semiconducting fabric sleeves

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Range of motion
Measured over 1 year

Conditions

ACL Reconstruction
Meniscus Tears
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

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Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

    Westmont, Illinoisstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Who to contact

Ronak M Patel, MD
[email protected]
6309292249
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Patients undergoing ACL or ACL+Meniscus surgery
Age 16 - 65
Patients with Body Mass Index (BMI) \<40
Patients who are willing and able to adhere to follow-up schedule and protocol guidelines.
Patients who are willing and able to sign corresponding research subject consent/assent form.

Exclusion

Patient has a history of neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
Patient has severe medical condition, including recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure, severe anemia
Patient has had prior surgical treatment of the knee in the last 5 years or injection treatment(s) in the last 6 months
Patient has chronic pain conditions unrelated to knee condition
Patient has auto-immune or auto-inflammatory diseases
Patient has poorly controlled diabetes (HgA1c \> 7.5)
Patient has BMI \> 39.9
Patient has varicosities on the operative leg
Patient has severe peripheral artery disease (ABI \< 0.6)
Patient is considered a pain management patient
Patient has had previous blood clots or stroke
Patient has used tobacco within the last 90 days
Patient is not within the ages of 16-65
Patient has an active infection (local or systemic), or an open (non-surgical) wound in the areas of product application
Patient is unwilling or unable to sign the corresponding research subject consent/assent form
Patient meets any other criteria or has any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent them from completing the study or that, in the opinion of the investigator, would confound study results.

What this trial measures

  • Range of motion1 year

    Measured extension and flexion values using a goniometer at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year time points