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Patellar DislocationMPFLNCT04673188

Predicting Factors for the Outcome of Surgical Treatment for Patellar Instability

A study testing Reconstruction of MPFL with or without tibial tuberositas osteotomy in people with Patellar Dislocation, run by Nik Žlak at 1 site in Slovenia.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is: 1. to analyze the success of operative stabilization of the patellar joint with the reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in terms of the subjective status of the knee, the general quality of life, and physical activity 2. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Patellar Dislocation
What is being tested?
Reconstruction of MPFL with or without tibial tuberositas osteotomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
145 participants
Where
1 siteSlovenia
Study dates
1 Jun 2020to Sep 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • patients over 18 years of age
  • surgical intervention with MPFL reconstruction
  • with or without tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT).

Who cannot join

  • trochleoplasty,
  • corrective knee osteotomy
  • reparative cartilage treatment
  • reconstruction of other knee ligaments
  • meniscus repair
  • movement impairments
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  • plegia
  • paresis
  • neuromuscular diseases
  • participation rejection
  • rejection to complete the control questionnaires
  • lack of understanding of the Slovenian language

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Slovenia1 site
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Ljubljana University Medical Centre

    Ljubljana, 1000

Other trials in Slovenia

About this study

The purpose of the study is:

  1. to analyze the success of operative stabilization of the patellar joint with the reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in terms of the subjective status of the knee, the general quality of life, and physical activity
  2. to study the influence of specific preoperative (demographic and anamnestic data of the patient, radiological parameters of the knee joint) and intra-operative factors (place of femoral insertion of MPFL graft, patella height, degree of damage to the cartilaginous surfaces of the knee joint) on the subjective outcome of surgical treatment.
Being tested
Reconstruction of MPFL with or without tibial tuberositas osteotomy
Keywords
Medial patello femoral ligament, Patellar instability, Reconstruction, Predicting factors
Medical subject headings
Patellar Dislocation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Reconstruction of MPFL with or without tibial tuberositas osteotomyProcedure or surgery

    Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament with autologous grafts with or without osteotomy and transfer of tibial tuberosities.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change of subjective knee status evaluated with EQ-5D

    It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with EQ-5D (European quality of life in 5 dimensions; min 0, max 100). Higher scores on the questioner mean a better outcome.

    Measured: 2-8 years

  2. Change of subjective knee status evaluated with KOOS

    It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with KOOS (Knee osteoarthritis outcome score; min 0, max 100). Higher scores on the questioner mean a better outcome.

    Measured: 2-8 years

  3. Change of subjective knee status on Tegner activity scale

    It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with Tegner activity scale (min 0, max 10). Higher scores on the scale mean a better outcome.

    Measured: 2-8 years

  4. Change of subjective knee status evaluated with Kujala score

    It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with Kujala questioner (min 0, max100). Higher score means a better outcome.

    Measured: 2-8 years

  5. Change of subjective knee status on IKDC

    It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be assessed with IKDC (International knee documentation committeemin; 0, max 100) questioner. Higher score on the questioner means a better outcome.

    Measured: 2-8 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Patellar position change

    The height of the patella in the late post-operative period is not expected to differ from its position immediately after the procedure. The patellar height will be assessed with Caton-Deschamp index on standard lateral X-rays before surgery, immediately after surgery and at least six months after surgery. Reference values for normal patellar height are 0.8 - 1.2.

    Measured: 2-8 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2020
  2. Study start1 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completionSep 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2024 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Prospective cohort study
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
145 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04673188
Sponsor's protocol ID
KME 0120-169/2020/4
Acronym
MPFL
Status last verified
Dec 2020
First submitted
1 Dec 2020
Last updated
17 Dec 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Reconstruction of MPFL with or without tibial tuberositas osteotomy in people with Patellar Dislocation, run by Nik Žlak at 1 site in Slovenia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Slovenia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change of subjective knee status evaluated with EQ-5D (time frame: 2-8 years). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2020.

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