Clinical trials: Distal Femur Fracture
Distal Femur Fractures
Radiostereometric Analysis of Fracture Healing in Distal Femur Fractures
The investigators are doing this research study to look at how distal femoral fractures (knee bone break) heal. In this study, the investigators will use Radiostereometric Analysis (RSA) to look at how the pieces of femur bone…
- Trial name
- RSA (NCT01593176)
- Testing
- Placement of RSA beads
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Femoral Fractures
Plate Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures: A Protocol for a Study of Two Plate Options
Internal fixation of femur fractures improves alignment and provides stability to the bone and the surrounding soft tissues. This generally allows for early motion of the adjacent joints; thus maximizing overall function of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00644397
- Testing
- 95-degree Angled Blade Plate, 4.5mm Condylar Locking Plate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Distal Femur Fracture
Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Devices and Standard Plate-Nail Constructs in Distal Femur Fractures
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to decrease non-union rates in distal femur fracture fixation. Carbo-fix lateral femur plate and standard intramedullary nail-plate constructs have been shown to have lower…
- Trial name
- NCT07280169
- Testing
- Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Device, Standard Plate-Nail Construct
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Single Lateral Plate, Double Plating
Single Lateral Plate Versus Double Plating for the Fixation of Distal Femoral Fractures
This trial aimed to provide Level I evidence on the comparative effectiveness, safety, and functional outcomes of single versus double plating for distal femoral fractures.
- Conditions
- Single Lateral Plate, Double Plating, Fixation, Distal Femoral Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT07381725
- Testing
- Single lateral distal femoral locking compression plate, Double Plating
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Distal Femur Fracture
Locking Plates for Distal Femur Fractures - a Multicenter Case Review
In order to assess the rate and mode of failure cases observed in patients with distal femur fractures treated with a distal femur plates, anonymized radiographs from those patients will be collected retrospectively.
- Trial name
- VA_LCP (NCT04008940)
- Testing
- Distal femur plates
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- AO Innovation Translation Center
Articular Fractures
Geriatric Distal Femur
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of surgical fixation in patients with specific kinds of distal femur fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT07237191
- Testing
- Single Implant Fixation, Dual Implant Fixation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Tibial Fractures, Femoral Fractures
Distal Locking Using an Electromagnetic Field Guided Computer Based Real Time System for Orthopaedic Trauma Patients
Hypothesis: Utilization of the "wand" method will enhance improvements in drill placement, locking nail placement during tibia and femur fracture repairs, and offer less radiation exposure and less operative time.
- Trial name
- Sure Shot (NCT01183078)
- Testing
- free-hand, Wand technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Distal Femur Fractures
Early Weight Bearing on Supracondylar Distal Femur Fractures in Elderly Patients
The investigators will be looking at geriatric distal femur fractures. The investigators will prospectively enroll these patients and allow patients to either weight bear as tolerated or limit their weight bearing post…
- Trial name
- NCT02475941
- Testing
- Non Weight bearing, Early Weight Bearing
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures
Distal Targeter vs Free-hand
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of two different surgical techniques--free-hand versus distal targeting jig-based for distal interlock screw--placement and their effects on total operative time and…
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures, Nonunion of Fracture, Nonunion of Fracture of Tibia
- Trial name
- NCT05613257
- Testing
- Distal targeting jig, Free-hand/perfect circles technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Femur Distal Fracture, Nonunion of Fracture
Distal Femur Fracture Nonunion - Statistical Analysis Plan
Here the investigators describe the statistical analysis plan for the study assessing the prediction of fracture nonunion leading to secondary surgery in patients with distal femur fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05163795
- Testing
- Lateral locking plate
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 299 people
- Sponsor
- Töölö Hospital
Pertrochanteric Fracture, Intertrochanteric Fractures
Pertrochanteric Fracture Fixation In Elderly Adults Using Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-rotation (HERACLES) With a T-shaped Parallel Blade: A New Design
This is a prospective case series of elderly adult patients sustaining pertrochanteric fractures who will be treated by a proximal femoral nail with a non-helical (straight) blade.
- Conditions
- Pertrochanteric Fracture, Intertrochanteric Fractures, Pertrochanteric Fracture of Femur, Closed, Pertrochanteric Fracture of Femur, Open
- Trial name
- Heracles PFN (NCT03911180)
- Testing
- Proximal femoral nail with straight parallel blade
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center
Fracture Non Union, Fracture Healing
Prospective Validation Study of the CD8+TEMRA Cells As a Prognostic Biomarker of Healing Outcome After Fracture
In approx. 10-15% of all fracture patients, there is a prolonged healing time or even a complete absence of fracture healing (non-union).
- Conditions
- Fracture Non Union, Fracture Healing, Long Bone Delayed-Union Fracture, Humerus Shaft Fracture
- Trial name
- BioBone (NCT06658379)
- Testing
- CD8+TEMRA
- Where
- 7 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Hip Fractures, Femoral Shaft Fractures
Trial of a Distal Targeting System for Cephalomedullary Nails as Part of Surgical Repair of Hip and Femoral Shaft Fractures
This study will be a prospective, case - control trial looking at the use of a previously FDA approved device made by Stryker, a distal targeting system that eases the distal targeting of screws in cephalomedullary nails in hip…
- Trial name
- NCT03943329
- Testing
- Standard of Care, Distal targeting device technique of distal screw placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Distal Femur Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant Knee
pDIFFIR: Geriatric Periprosthetic DIstal Femur: FIxation Versus Replacement
Periprosthetic distal femur fractures are a significant source of morbidity and mortality for elderly patients. One treatment option involved a surgical fixation with plates or nails, screws and cables/wires along the side of…
- Conditions
- Distal Femur Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant Knee, Knee Fracture
- Trial name
- pDIFFIR (NCT05805774)
- Testing
- Distal Femur Replacement, Surgical fixation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Femur Fracture
RFN-Advanced Retrograde Femoral Nailing System
This study is a retrospective chart review of the safety and performance Standard of Care data on individuals that have previously been implanted with the femur nail of the RFNA System for the internal fixation of the femur.
- Trial name
- RFNA (NCT05668117)
- Testing
- Depuy Synthes Advanced Retrograde femoral nail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Femoral Fracture
Retrograde Femoral Nail-Advanced Outcomes for Fixation of Distal Femur and Femoral Shaft Fractures
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…
- Trial name
- NCT05680987
- Testing
- RFN-Advanced Retrograde Femoral Nailing System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Articular Fractures
Single Versus Dual Implant Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of surgical fixation in patients with specific kinds of distal femur fractures.
- Trial name
- PRORP (NCT06286670)
- Testing
- Single Implant Fixation, Dual Implant Fixation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Distal Femur Fractures
Single vs. Dual Implant Fixation for Distal Femur Fractures in Older or Compromised Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study comparing single implant fixation (SIF) and dual implant fixation (DIF) for treating distal femur fractures (DFF) in older or compromised…
- Trial name
- NCT06944964
- Testing
- Single Implant Fixation (SIF), Dual Implant Fixation (DIF)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Distal Femur Fracture
Mobile Weight-Support Therapy (MWeST) for Mobility After Geriatric Fracture
This is a two-year study proposal to assess feasibility of MWeST (Mobile Weight-Support Therapy) implementation after geriatric fracture and its effects on functional and patient-reported outcomes.
- Trial name
- MWeST (NCT03864367)
- Testing
- Device - Prism Medical FGA-700 Bariatric Floor Lift
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Femur Fracture
Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur
This research study is being conducted to examine the effect of two versus one fixation device for fixation of distal femur fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT06032299
- Testing
- Single Distal Femur Implant, Dual Distal Femur Implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic