CompletedPhase 4

Early Application of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field in the Treatment of Postoperative Delayed Union

China92 participantsStarted 2007-03

Plain-language summary

The investigators hypothesized that early applied pulsed electromagnetic field treatment on delayed union might lead to increased rate of fracture union and shortened period of treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The failure of healing after at least 16 weeks and not more than 9 months following surgical reduction and fixation of the fracture. Exclusion Criteria: * Implant loosening or failure, infection, established nonunion, fracture gap greater than 5 mm, presence of implant within the fracture gap, metabolic disorders or received medication affecting fracture healing

What they're measuring

percentage of patient achieving fracture union

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01574833

SponsorThe Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-10

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