Percutaneous Screw Fixation vs. Open Fixation in the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures (NCT04495400) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Percutaneous Screw Fixation vs. Open Fixation in the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures
United States485 participantsStarted 2018-04-23
Plain-language summary
In this single-center retrospective study, the investigators will include all patients admitted to Parkland Hospital who underwent surgical fixation of thoracolumbar fractures between the years 2000 and 2017. The study investigators will gather demographic, radiographic, and operative information. Patients will be matched according to demographic information in a case-control style. The primary outcome of the study will be comparing the clinical and radiographic outcomes of two surgical techniques in order to establish the best treatment approach for this disease.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with thoracolumbar fractures:
* Who underwent open surgical fixation at Parkland Hospital
* Who underwent percutaneous (minimally invasive) screw fixation at Parkland Hospital • Age above 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age below 18
* Bleeding disorders
* Prior surgical fixation
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
1
Rate of Positive and Negative Clinical Outcomes based on hospital adverse events
Timeframe: 2000-2017
2
Rate of positive and negative radiographic outcomes based on cobb angle of kyphosis and vertebral wedge angle
Timeframe: 2000-2017
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04495400
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center