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New treatment option for Pertrochanteric Fracture
Official title Static Helical Screw Locking of Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures Using the TFN-A
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04851509
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will investigate the shortening and collapse of pertrochanteric fractures following surgical management with the TFN-Advanced nailing system. The focus will be on comparing radiographic assessments of nails which have been statically locked versus dynamically locked.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients \>18 years of age
- AO/OTA 31-A fractures who the surgeon deems eligible for treatment with a cephalomedullary nail
- Open and closed fractures
- Ambulatory prior to injury (with or without walking aides)
- Native (non-fractured, no implant) contralateral hip
You likely can't join if
- Contralateral hip fracture or hip arthroplasty
- Fracture not amenable to treatment with a cephalomedullary nail
- Non-ambulatory patient
- Fractures \>14 days (time of injury to OR)
- Bilateral pertrochanteric hip fractures
- Non-unions
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients \>18 years of age
- AO/OTA 31-A fractures who the surgeon deems eligible for treatment with a cephalomedullary nail
- Open and closed fractures
- Ambulatory prior to injury (with or without walking aides)
- Native (non-fractured, no implant) contralateral hip
- Willing and able to sign consent (substitute decision maker)
- Contralateral hip fracture or hip arthroplasty
- Fracture not amenable to treatment with a cephalomedullary nail
- Non-ambulatory patient
- Fractures \>14 days (time of injury to OR)
- Bilateral pertrochanteric hip fractures
- Non-unions
- Pathologic fractures
- Periprosthetic fractures
- Patients with spinal injury
- Incarceration
- Pregnancy
- Limited life expectancy due to significant medical co-morbidities or medical contra-indications to surgery
- Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigators, with maintaining follow-up (i.e., patients with no fixed address, report a plan to move out of town, or intellectually challenged patients without adequate family...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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