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Assessment of quadriceps thickness in males following ACL reconstruction using hamstring vs. patellar tendon grafts

Assessment of quadriceps thickness in males following ACL reconstruction using hamstring vs. patellar tendon grafts

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20221019056245N3
Enrollment
56
Registered
2025-11-29
Start date
2025-12-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate ligament tear.

Interventions

Intervention 1: First Intervention group: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon graft. Intervention 2: Second Intervention group: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction wi

Sponsors

Babol University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 38 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men with ACL injury and confirmed complete ACL tear on MRI findings Confirmation of complete ACL tear by orthopedic surgeon Candidate for surgery with hamstring graft or patellar tendon graft

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of myopathy History of previous knee surgery History of lumbar surgery History of rheumatological diseases Collateral ligament or posterior cruciate ligament injuries, grade III meniscal tear, or cartilage injury Lower limb injuries at least 6 months before the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1- Vastus lateralis thickness of affected side 2- Vastus medialis oblique thickness of affected side 3- Vastus intermedius thickness of affected side 4- Rectus femoris thickness of affected side. Timepoint: 48 hours before and one week after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography device.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Long head of Biceps Femoris thickness of affected side. Timepoint: 48 hours before and 1 week after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography device.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKhodabakhsh Javanshir

Babol University of Medical Sciences

khodabakhshjavanshir@gmail.com+98 11 3219 9592

Outcome results

None listed

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