CompletedNot Applicable

the Effect of Weight Bearing Status on Healing and Pain Outcomes After Surgery for Osteochondral Defects of the Ankle

Canada68 participantsStarted 2011-09-01

Plain-language summary

The rationale for this research study is to evaluate the effect on clinical outcomes of weight bearing as tolerated after forage surgery for the treatment of osteochondral defects of the ankle, thus potentially eliminating the need for a period of immobilisation or non-weight bearing after surgery. The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in functional outcomes between weight bearing as tolerated as compared to non-weight bearing for six weeks after forage surgery for OCD of the ankle.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 16-60 years * No prior ankle surgery * Able and willing to comply with follow-up * Capable of provide informed consent * Medically fit for surgery * Lesions on preoperative CT Scan \< 1.5cm * Symptomatic (ie:pain, restricted activities, inability to WB, decreased ROM) * Single Isolated lesion * Failure of conservative treatment (3 months of limited activities and/or weight bearing and/or immobilization) Exclusion Criteria: Age less than 16 years or greater than 60 years * Inflammatory arthritis * Diffuse osteoarthritis of affected joint * Associated fracture * Prior ankle surgery for current injury (including arthroscopy) * Unable to comply with follow-up * Unable to provide informed consent * Bernt \& Hardy class IV (amenable to ORIF) * Multiple osteochondral defects in one ankle or touching osteochondral lesions of tibia and talus * Prior osteochondral defects of the affected ankle

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01405664

SponsorNova Scotia Health Authority

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-30

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