CompletedNot Applicable

Predictors of Early Success From Circumferential Compression STITCH Meniscal Repairs

United States23 participantsStarted 2017-02-01

Plain-language summary

This is a retrospective study of meniscal tear repairs at least one-year post repair status. All patients were treated with Ceterix NovoStitch devices. The primary objectives of this study are to assess the clinical repair success rate via reoperation and PROs at greater than 12 months.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able and willing to give consent by voluntarily providing written informed consent in accordance with governing Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) requirements, local regulations, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Authorization (or equivalent if locally applicable) * In the opinion of the Investigator are able to comply with study-required follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Post-operative interval \<1year * Concurrent bony fractures * Post-operative reinjury (except the meniscus) * Pre-operative arthritis grade 3 or higher on modified outerbridge * Knee surgery prior to meniscus repair surgery * Any kind of infection

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.

What they're measuring

Reoperation Rate

Timeframe: January 2015-February 2016

Validated patient-reported outcomes measures

Timeframe: January 2015-February 2016

Contribution of the following retrospective covariates on failure and outcomes when available

Timeframe: January 2015-February 2016

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03097744

SponsorSmith & Nephew, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-20

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.