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A Study Of Focused Shockwave For Anterior Knee Pain Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Focused Shockwave (FSW) therapy reduces anterior knee pain following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) or quadriceps tendon (QT) autografts.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults ≥18 years of age

  • Undergoing primary ACL-R with BTB or QT autograft

  • Reporting anterior knee pain 3 months after a primary ACL-R

  • Must speak English

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Revision ACL-R

  • History of previous ipsilateral knee surgery

  • Multiligament knee injury requiring surgical intervention beyond ACL

    • Not including concomitant meniscal or chondral injuries addressed at the time of surgery. 

  • History of deep vein thrombosis

  • Active infection at or near the harvest site

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 02/03/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joshua Romero, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Sejal Dave

5072669085

dave.sejal@mayo.edu

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