Clinical trials: Plate Fixation
Ankle Injuries
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT00718302
- Testing
- Antiglide Plate, Lateral Plate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Tibial Fractures
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing IM Nails and Plate Fixation in Proximal Tibial Fractures
This study looks at two types of surgical treatments and hopes to answer the question: which is the best way to surgically treat a proximal tibia fracture? Both procedures being studied are standard of care (used routinely) and…
- Trial name
- NCT00429585
- Testing
- reamed, interlocking intramedullary nail, locking periarticular plate
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Distal Radius Fractures
Fixation of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures
Wrist fractures are the most common type of fractures that occur in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Approximately 250,000 to 300,000 wrist fractures occur in the United States each year.
- Trial name
- NCT00654615
- Testing
- Intramedullary Radius Fixation (Micronail), Volar Plate Fixation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Distal Femur Fractures
Dynamic Locking Screws 5.0 vs. Standard Locking Screws in Fracture of Distal Femur Treated With Locked Plate Fixation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of Dynamic Locking Screws (DLS) used to stabilize the shaft component of distal femur fractures in comparison to standard locking screws (SLS).
- Trial name
- NCT01693367
- Testing
- DLS 5.0 (Dynamic locking screws), SLS (Standard locking screw)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- AO Innovation Translation Center
Coronary Artery Disease, Angina Pectoris
An Evaluation of Rigid Sternal Fixation in Supporting Bone Healing and Improving Postoperative Recovery
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate sternal bone healing following a full median sternotomy versus standard of care for sternal closure with wire cerclage.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Valve Disease
- Trial name
- SB (NCT01783483)
- Testing
- SternaLock Blue closure system, Suture Wire
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric
THP Hip Fracture Plating System Study
The objective of this study is to systematically document the clinical outcomes of THP Hip Fracture Plating System when used to treat intracapsular and intertrochanteric fractures.
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric, Garden Grade I Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck, Garden Grade II Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck
- Trial name
- THP (NCT03870477)
- Testing
- THP Hip Fracture Plating System with telescoping lag screws
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Distal Radius Fractures
Comparison of Occupational Therapy and Home Exercises for Adults With Operatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures
The purpose of this study is to compare to ways of rehabilitating after surgery for distal radius fractures treated operatively with a volar plate.
- Trial name
- NCT00438750
- Testing
- Independent Excercises, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Femoral Fractures
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing IM Nails and Plate Fixation in Distal Femur Fractures
This study looks at two (2) types of surgical treatments and hopes to answer the question, "which is the best way to surgically treat a distal femur fracture?" Both procedures being studied are standard of care (used routinely)…
- Trial name
- NCT00429663
- Testing
- reamed, interlocking intramedullary nail, locking periarticular plate
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Rib Fracture, Flail Chest
Clinical Study of the U-Plate Fracture Repair System to Treat Rib Fractures
The purpose of this study is to gather information about a device used to help fix broken ribs. Hypothesis: Rib fracture repair with the U-plate system is clinically durable and safe for the indications of flail chest repair…
- Trial name
- NCT00556543
- Testing
- U-plate fracture repair system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University