RecruitingPhase 3

Simple Bone Cysts in Kids

United States, Australia, Canada160 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are cysts filled with fluid that occur most frequently in the long bones (arms or legs) of children. There are many ways to treat SBCs but it is unclear if one is better than another. The purpose of this research trial is to compare the effectiveness of two common treatments that are used by surgeons today.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a confirmed simple bone cyst in a long bone (ie. arm or leg) within last 3 months * At least 3 weeks must have elapsed since last fracture * At least 3 months must have elapsed since last cyst treatment * Patients and/or their legal representatives willing to provide written informed consent (and assent, when appropriate) * Patients with stabilizing implants in the bone where the cyst is located Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with bone disease (ie. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease) * Pregnant or breastfeeding female * Patients with cysts crossing the growth plate (area where bone grows)

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

Cyst healing

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02193841

SponsorThe Hospital for Sick Children

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03

Contact for this trial

Project Manager

sbock.study@sickkids.ca

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