Clinical Trial

Operative vs Non-operative Management of Posterior-medial Meniscal Root Tears: A Randomized Multicenter Trial (RCT)

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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine differences in pain, functional patient reported outcomes, and objective imaging parameters following non-operative and meniscus root repair treatment. Furthermore, the long-term goal of this research proposal is to understand the natural history of meniscal root tears and their subsequent repair, in order to better determine risk factors for inferior outcomes and progression to osteoarthritis (OA).
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2023-08-02; most recent amendment 2025-08-20.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05985772
Lead Sponsor Rush University Medical Center
Collaborators: International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Conditions Meniscus Tear, Tibial
Enrollment 140 participants
Start Date 2022-04-20
Primary Completion 2027-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-21