Miniplate Versus k Wires in Management of Metacarpal Fracture (NCT04605341) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Miniplate Versus k Wires in Management of Metacarpal Fracture
50 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
To compare between buried k wires and miniplate in management of metacarpal fracture.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 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: ( 20-60) years,
. Fresh (fixed within 3 days),
. Single or multiple fractures of metacarpals.
Exclusion criteria
. Pathological fracture,
. Major systemic illness, malignancy,
. Patient on drugs affecting fracture healing like steroid, anticancer drugs,
. Polytrauma patients,
. Extensive comminution of the metacarpal or phalanx detected pre- or intra-operatively,
. Dislocations at either end of the fractured bone
. Parents/guardians/patients not willing to participate in study.
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.
1This trial compares miniplates to buried K-wires for metacarpal fractures — given my specific fracture type and location, which of these two fixation methods does my doctor think would be more appropriate for me, and why?
2Since this trial's recruitment status is listed as unknown, is it currently enrolling patients, and if not, are there other similar studies comparing these two surgical techniques that I might be eligible for?
3The trial is measuring bone union as a primary outcome — what does successful union look like in practice, and how would my doctor know if my fracture is healing properly with either of these approaches?
4Both miniplates and K-wires are surgical options — what are the specific risks, recovery times, and hand function outcomes I should expect differently between these two procedures before deciding which path to take?
5Is surgery even necessary for my metacarpal fracture right now, or would my doctor first consider a non-surgical approach, and how does participating in a study comparing two surgical methods fit into that decision?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.