Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair vs ACL Reconstruction (NCT02664545)
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial Evaluating the Non-Inferiority of Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (BEAR) to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With an Autologous Tendon Graft (ACLR)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this trial is to compare the efficacy of the Bridge-Enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (BEAR™) technique with the current method of treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, ACL reconstruction.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 14 Years to 35 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.