Comparison of Functional Recovery After Distal Intra-articular Radius Fracture With a Dorsal Tilt… (NCT03259906) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Comparison of Functional Recovery After Distal Intra-articular Radius Fracture With a Dorsal Tilt Treated With an Anterior Plate Versus a Posterior Plate
Stopped: Lack of performance
France12 participantsStarted 2017-01
Plain-language summary
For les intra-articular fractures, plate osteosynthesis is the indicated technique. Despite the absence of consensus, in recent years, the use of open reduction associated with internal plate fixation has considerably developed. Indeed, this therapeutic option allows a more anatomical reduction and stable fixation.
First-generation posterior plates presented complications related to the size of the plate, notably tendon lesions. Over the last ten years, a new generation of thinner anterior plates has reduced these complications.
In the literature, few studies have compared these two techniques in terms of functional and radiological outcomes. The hypothesis of this research is that osteosynthesis using a posterior plate is more effective than that with an anterior plate in terms of functional recovery in patients older than 45 years.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have provided written informed consent
* Patients older than 45 years
* Patients presenting a closed intra-articular fracture of the distal radius with a dorsal tilt (stages B2, C1, C2 and C3)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adults under guardianship
* Patients without national health insurance cover
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Patients presenting other injuries in the same upper limb
* Patients presenting injuries of the wrist or hand (scapholunate injury, fracture of the carpal bone or fingers)
* Pre-trauma paralysis of the limb
* Open fracture
* Fracture with palmer tilt or extra-articular
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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Evaluation of functional recovery using the DASH questionnaire