Porous Tantalum Rods Improve the Hip Joint Function of Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Fe… (NCT02877472) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Porous Tantalum Rods Improve the Hip Joint Function of Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
China100 participantsStarted 2015-05
Plain-language summary
To confirm 1) whether, compared with core decompression alone, core decompression with porous tantalum rod implantation improves the hip joint function of patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head after femoral neck fracture surgery, 2) whether porous tantalum rod shows favorable biocompatibility with the human body, and 3) whether this treatment method is feasible for treating avascular necrosis of the femoral head after femoral neck fracture surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with fracture nonunion as indicated by a clear fracture line 12 months after femoral neck fracture; avascular necrosis of the femoral head as shown by cystic degeneration, sclerosis, and uneven density on X-ray images and CT scans
* Patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head after femoral neck fracture surgery who underwent internal fixation between 1 January 2016 and 31 May 2017
* Age 18-80 years
* Any sex and nationality
* Provision of signed informed consent to participate in the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* Poor general health
* Chronic disease or history of surgery
* Alcohol abuse or long-term use of hormone drugs
* Unable or declines to cooperate with treatment and examination because of language and/or mental disorders
* Unable or declines to cooperate with rehabilitation treatment because of mental and/or psychological disorders
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?
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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.