Simple Decompression Versus Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve (NCT01051869) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Simple Decompression Versus Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve
Canada56 participantsStarted 2010-09
Plain-language summary
Both simple decompression and anterior transposition of the elbow nerve (ulnar nerve) for acute displaced fractures of the elbow (distal humerus) treated with plate fixation are currently used by surgeons. We want to examine which treatment will overall give better results in regards to arm function and residual pain.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men or women aged 16 to 60 years of age
* Displaced, distal humerus fracture (OTA 13A or 13C) as seen in radiographs
* Fractures ≤ 28 days post injury
* Closed fractures
* No history of previous ulnar neuropathy or elbow pathology
* Provisin of informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Vascular injury
* History of previous ulnar neuropathy or elbow pathology
* Fractures more than 28 days post-injury
* Limited life expectancy due to significant medical co-morbidity or medical contraindication to surgery
* Inability to comply with rehabilitation or form completion
* Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigators, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, patients not mentally competent to give consent, etc.)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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 will be signs of ulnar neuropathy, measured using two clinical staging systems to assess the degree of dysfunction of the ulnar nerve (the classification system of Gabel and Amadio13).