UnknownPhase 3

Surgical Interventions for the Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures

Brazil120 participantsStarted 2014-06

Plain-language summary

This study intends to determine the best surgical treatment for humeral shaft fractures. One third of the patients will be treated with open reduction and internal fixation with plate; one third, with bridge plate technique and the remaining third with locked intramedullary nail.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Complete fracture with angulation greater than 20 degrees, rotation greater than 30 degrees and/or shortening greater than 3 cm. * Fractures located from 4 cm distal to the surgical neck to 2 cm proximal to the end of the medullary canal. Exclusion Criteria: * fractures older than 3 weeks * pathologic fractures * fractures with extension to elbow or shoulder joint * patients with ipsilateral upper extremity fracture or injury * fractures with associated neurologic injury * patients with previous pathology of the shoulder, arm or elbow that cause pain or range of motion limitation * patients who do not agree with the terms of the study

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

Changes in the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

Timeframe: 48 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02418260

SponsorFederal University of São Paulo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06

Contact for this trial

Rafael Pierami, M.D.

+5511982325308 rafael_pierami@hotmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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