WithdrawnNot Applicable

Study Comparing Intramedullary Nailing, Plate Fixation, and Non-operative Treatment of Clavicle Fractures

Stopped: PI left institution

United States0Started 2009-05

Plain-language summary

Patients with acute, displaced fractures of the middle third of the clavicle will be randomly assigned into either the non-operative treatment group or the operative treatment group. The operative treatment group will be randomly assigned to repair with either an intramedullary device or a plate and screws.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: All candidates with a radiographically confirmed, displaced, midshaft clavicle fracture, between the ages of 16 and 80. \- Exclusion Criteria: Patients presenting with ipsilateral shoulder girdle injury, open fracture, pathologic fracture, or associated neurologic injury. Patients who are pregnant and therefore, unable to undergo radiologic assessment. Patients deemed incompetent to make medical decisions regarding their own health care. Patients unwilling or unable to complete postoperative evaluation at 2, 6, and 12 weeks and long term follow-up evaluation at 6 and 12 months. Prisoners who will be difficult to complete follow-up. \-

What they're measuring

Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH)

Timeframe: 2, 6, and 12 weeks and 6 and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01311219

SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-05

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