New treatment option for Femoral Fracture
Official title Retrograde Femoral Nail-Advanced Outcomes for Fixation of Distal Femur and Femoral Shaft Fractures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05680987
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This project consists of a prospective and retrospective case series design. Study candidates will include all patients 18 years or older, who were evaluated at UCSD and found to have a distal femur or femoral shaft fracture requiring surgical fixation.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Distal femur or femoral shaft fracture requiring surgery
- Evaluation and treatment at UCSD
- Age 18 years or older
- Ability to understand the content of the patient information/Informed Consent Form
- Signed and dated IRB-approved written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Any not medically managed severe systemic disease
- their doctor has decided that it is in the patient's best interest to receive a different method of fixation
- Their doctor has determined that the patient has a condition that would make them unsuitable for participation in the study
- Pregnancy or women planning to conceive within the subject participation period (1 year) note: pregnancy will be self-reported and no test will be...
- Prisoner
- Participation in any other pharmacologic or medicinal product study within the previous month that could influence the results of this study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Diego, California, United States
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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