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Pathologic FractureNCT05825456

Metastatic Pathologic Fractures, Short Term Results

An observational study of Pathologic Fracture and Bone Metastases, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This is a single center prospective study to compare the short term results of prosthesis, nail and plate-screw surgeries for metastatic pathologic fractures. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
What is being tested?
endoprosthetic reconstruction, Intramedullary nailing and Open reduction internal fixation with plate and screws
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
200 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jan 2022to 1 Jan 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Study population includes patients with metastatic pathologic fractures treated via endoprosthesis, intramedullay nail or plate \& screws.

Who may be able to join

  • metastatic pathologic fracture
  • operated via endoprosthesis, intramedullary nail or plate \& screws

Who cannot join

  • primary bone tumor
  • conservative management
  • neuromuscular disease
  • periprosthetic fractures
  • less than 1 month follow up

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Ankara University Medical Faculty

    Ankara, altindag, 06230

    Merve Dursun Savran, MD, 00905395571557, merve8dursun@gmail.com

    Mustafa Onur Karaca, Assc. Proff, 00905324812113, karaca_onur@yahoo.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Metastatic Pathologic Fractures: Short Term Results of Endoprosthetic Reconstruction, Intramedullary Nail and Open Reduction Internal Fixation

This is a single center prospective study to compare the short term results of prosthesis, nail and plate-screw surgeries for metastatic pathologic fractures.

Read the detailed description

The most common bone tumor in elderly is metastatic bone tumors. With the prolonged life expectancy in cancer patients, the management of the metastases became an essential topic.

Pathological fractures should be examined and managed with a different perspective. They usually cannot be healed by conservative methods and require surgical intervention. The primary goals of surgical intervention are to relieve pain and mobilize the patient as soon as possible.

The aim of the study is to compare the short-term functional endoprosthetic recontruction, intramedullary nailing and open reduction internal fixation.

The primary tumor of the patient, applied chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Mirel risk score, Charlson comorbidity index, and PathFx 3.0 survival will be evaluated preoperatively.

The type of the operation will be decided at the multidisciplinary tumor council of ankara University.

Being tested
endoprosthetic reconstruction, Intramedullary nailing, Open reduction internal fixation with plate and screws
Keywords
bone metastasis, pathologic fracture, endoprosthetic reconstruction, intramedullary nailing, open reduction internal fixation, plate and screws
Medical subject headings
Fractures, Spontaneous, Neoplasm Metastasis

What participants receive

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

  • endoprosthetic reconstructionProcedure or surgery

    This is a type of surgery in which the affected part of the bone and joint is removed, and replaced by a prosthesis.

  • Intramedullary nailingProcedure or surgery

    This is a type of surgery in which the affected bone is stabilized by a nail. The affected part could be removed or retained. If removed, the defect is filled with bone cement.

  • Open reduction internal fixation with plate and screwsProcedure or surgery

    This is a type of surgery in which the affected part of the bone is visualized completely, after the reduction is achieved, the fixation is provided with appropriate plates and screws. Again the affected part could be removed or retained. If removed, the defect is filled with bone cement.

Study groups in NCT05825456
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
endoprosthetic reconstructionThis is the group of patients with metastatic pathologic fractures treated with endoprosthesis. For example, proximal femur prosthesis for femoral neck fractures.
Receives: Procedure: endoprosthetic reconstruction
intramedullary nailThis is the group of patients with metastatic pathologic fractures treated with intramedullary nail, and additional bone cement if needed. For example, proximal femur nail for trochanteric fractures, or long femoral nail for femoral shaft fractures.
Receives: Procedure: Intramedullary nailing
open reduction internal fixation with plate and screwsThis is the group of patients with metastatic pathologic fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation; with plates and screws. For example, reconstruction plates for pelvic fractures or 3.5 locking compression plates for humeral or femur shaft fractures.
Receives: Procedure: Open reduction internal fixation with plate and screws

What is being measured

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

  1. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score

    MSTS score is for evaluating the patients with bone tumors. It consists of six domains; scored on a 0 to 5 scale and transformed into an overall score ranging from 0 to 100% with a higher score indicating better function.

    Measured: Preoperative

  2. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score

    MSTS score is for evaluating the patients with bone tumors. It consists of six domains; scored on a 0 to 5 scale and transformed into an overall score ranging from 0 to 100% with a higher score indicating better function.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  3. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score

    MSTS score is for evaluating the patients with bone tumors. It consists of six domains; scored on a 0 to 5 scale and transformed into an overall score ranging from 0 to 100% with a higher score indicating better function.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  4. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score

    MSTS score is for evaluating the patients with bone tumors. It consists of six domains; scored on a 0 to 5 scale and transformed into an overall score ranging from 0 to 100% with a higher score indicating better function.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  5. Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS)

    TESS is widely used for the functional assessment of patients following surgery for musculoskeletal tumours. In the TESS system, specific movements for independent living and functionality are questioned and scored.While the worst score is 0, the best score for the lower extremity is 150, and the best score for the upper extremity is 145.

    Measured: Preoperative

  6. Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS)

    TESS is widely used for the functional assessment of patients following surgery for musculoskeletal tumours. In the TESS system, specific movements for independent living and functionality are questioned and scored.While the worst score is 0, the best score for the lower extremity is 150, and the best score for the upper extremity is 145.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  7. Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS)

    TESS is widely used for the functional assessment of patients following surgery for musculoskeletal tumours. In the TESS system, specific movements for independent living and functionality are questioned and scored.While the worst score is 0, the best score for the lower extremity is 150, and the best score for the upper extremity is 145.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  8. Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS)

    TESS is widely used for the functional assessment of patients following surgery for musculoskeletal tumours. In the TESS system, specific movements for independent living and functionality are questioned and scored.While the worst score is 0, the best score for the lower extremity is 150, and the best score for the upper extremity is 145.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  9. Visual analog scale (VAS)

    VAS is a widely used scale for pain. 0 means no pain where 10 means unbearable pain.

    Measured: Preoperative

  10. Visual analog scale (VAS)

    VAS is a widely used scale for pain. 0 means no pain where 10 means unbearable pain.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  11. Visual analog scale (VAS)

    VAS is a widely used scale for pain. 0 means no pain where 10 means unbearable pain.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  12. Visual analog scale (VAS)

    VAS is a widely used scale for pain. 0 means no pain where 10 means unbearable pain.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  13. Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

    UEFS is a functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Preoperative

  14. Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

    UEFS is a functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  15. Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

    UEFS is a functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  16. Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS)

    UEFS is a functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  17. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    DASH is a widely used functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Preoperative

  18. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    DASH is a widely used functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  19. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    DASH is a widely used functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  20. Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    DASH is a widely used functional scale for upper extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  21. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    LEFS is a functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Preoperative

  22. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    LEFS is a functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  23. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    LEFS is a functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  24. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    LEFS is a functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

  25. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    WOMAC is a widely used functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Preoperative

  26. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    WOMAC is a widely used functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st day

  27. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    WOMAC is a widely used functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st week

  28. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    WOMAC is a widely used functional scale for lower extremity. It is not specific for tumor patients.

    Measured: Postoperative 1st month

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Days at hospital after surgery

    Hospitalization length required after the surgery.

    Measured: up to 1 month

  2. Survival

    Time that the patient lives after the surgery

    Measured: up to 3 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted24 Apr 2023
  2. Study start1 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
200 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05825456
Sponsor's protocol ID
AnkaraUniOrtho
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
26 Mar 2023
Last updated
5 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Final MSTS, TESS, UEFS, LEFS, DASH, WOMAC, VAS will be shared when the study is completed.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pathologic Fracture and Bone Metastases, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 2 inclusion and 5 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Mar 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score (time frame: Preoperative). The study lists 28 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 5 Mar 2025.

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