Comparison Between LISS Plating and Intramedullary (IM) Nailing for Supracondylar Femur Fractures (NCT00578019) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison Between LISS Plating and Intramedullary (IM) Nailing for Supracondylar Femur Fractures
United States80 participantsStarted 1999-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare patient outcomes for the Less Invasive Stabilization System (LISS) (Synthes {USA}, Paoli, PA, USA), a minimally invasive plating system used in the treatment of supracondylar femur fractures, with patient outcomes for the Supracondylar Nail (Smith \& Nephew Inc, Memphis, TN, USA), a retrograde intramedullary nail.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Type A or C supracondylar femur fracture
* Adult patients (19 years or older)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients unable or unwilling to comply with follow-up gait, radiographic, and clinical evaluations necessary to complete the study
* Patients are not able or willing to give informed consent and/or have no responsible family member willing to give consent
* Patients with a disease entity or condition that totally precludes the possibility of bony fusion or patients undergoing drug therapy that prevents bony healing
* Mentally retarded persons
* Mentally disabled individuals
* Prisoners
* Pregnant women
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The primary outcome measure is complete healing of the femur fracture
Timeframe: Clinical outcomes will be evaluated at weeks 12, 26, and 52