Prospective-randomized trial on the postoperative outcome after MPFL reconstruction with autologous tendon graft vs. artificial grafts (FiberTape)

Prospective-randomized trial on the postoperative outcome after MPFL reconstruction with autologous tendon graft vs. artificial grafts (FiberTape) - MPFLGTVSFT

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015654

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-10

Start date

2020-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

M22.0

Interventions

Group 1: MPFL reconstruction with tendon graft: Harvesting of the tendon at pes anserinus - skin incision - preparation of tendon - stripping from muscle - arming the tendon with vicryl sutures. MPF

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

17 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: recurring patellar dislocations (>2) MPFL tear closed epiphyseal plates partly increased TT-TG (osteo-)chondral flake-fractures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: open epiphyseal plates further predisposing anatomical factors single or true traumatic dislocation complex trauma of knee other accompanying injuries of the knee

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
redislocation rate after 12, 24 and 48months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Kujala-Score, Tegner Activity Index, donor site morbidity and strength after 12, 24 and 48 months	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJannik Frings

Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie

frings@kniechirurgie.hamburg040 7410 53459

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026