Cemented K-wire Fixation vs Open Transfixion Pinning (NCT03082872) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cemented K-wire Fixation vs Open Transfixion Pinning
China98 participantsStarted 2009-01-01
Plain-language summary
To introduce a novel external-fixation technique using the combination of K-wires and cement, and the objective of this report is also to compare the technique with conventional open transfixion pinning.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patient aged between 18 and 65 years;
* acute fractures within 15 days;
* closed fractures or fractures with small open wound less than 1.5 cm;
* involvement of single middle phalanges of index to little fingers;
* shaft fractures; at least 5 mm in length of the most distal and proximal fragments so that K-wires can be secured;
* transversal, short oblique or spiral fractures;
* comminuted fractures of middle third phalanx;
* normal opposite hand for comparison.
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients younger than 18 years are excluded because of skeletal immaturity;
* patients older than 65 years are excluded because of possible osteoporosis;
* multiple finger involvement; severe open injury or crush injuries;
* combined tendon or neurovascular injuries; involvement of articular surface;
* old fractures exceeding 15 days because close reduction most likely became difficult;
* combined tendon, nerve, or artery injuries or diseases;
* diabetes, gout, ganglion;
* osseous tumors, and other disease affecting bony structures and joint motion;
* patients who declined to participate.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
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Bone healing
Timeframe: Up to 12 weeks. From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression from any cause, which is assessed up to 12 weeks.