CompletedNot Applicable

Operative Treatment of Ankle Fractures

Switzerland90 participantsStarted 2018-07-01

Plain-language summary

Patients who underwent operative treatment of an ankle fracture with or without following removal of the osteosynthetic material are examined by a specific ankle provocation test, a questionnaire and X-Rays to evaluate the clinical, functional and radiological outcome compared to a healthy control group

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Age older than 18 and younger than 51 years * Operative treatment of an ankle fracture * Time operation to follow up: at least 2 years * Time removal of osteosynthetic material to follow up: at least 1 year * Time operative treatment to removal of the osteosynthetic material: at least 9 months * Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix: Informed Consent Form) Exclusion Criteria: * Other pathologies of the lower limb of the affected and/or non-affected side (fractures, pre-existing arthrosis or operative treatment of the affected and/or non-affected limb) * Pre-existing vascular (peripheral arterial disease, diabetes) or neurological diseases of the lower extremities * Women who are pregnant * Prevalence of an infection of the implanted osteosynthetic material

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

Functional outcome

Timeframe: at least two year after surgery or one year after removal of the osteosynthetic material

Functional outcome

Timeframe: 24 months after initial operation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04437355

SponsorSpital Limmattal Schlieren

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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