JUPITER 4.0 (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study is to evaluate the outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction surgery. This surgery is a common treatment for recurrent patellofemoral instability. We want to find out what factors most influence the likelihood of this procedure being successful.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Children and adults ages 10-35 who:<ul>
<li>Are scheduled to have MPFL reconstruction surgery at Duke</li>
<li>Have recurrent patellar instability with at least one of the followings episodes: a dislocated patella that had to be reduced in the ER *OR* a previous dislocation that had a feeling of the tendon "giving way"</li></ul>
For more information about who can join this study, contact the study team at cassandra.rhodes@duke.edu.

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

If you choose to join this study, we will ask you to fill out questionnaires at various times over the course of 2 years.

Locations

Duke University Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Risk Factors for Failure of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Principal Investigator

Jocelyn
Wittstein

Protocol Number

PRO00113100

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment