Tension Band Versus Locking Plate Fixation for the Treatment of Patella Fractures (NCT04891549) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Tension Band Versus Locking Plate Fixation for the Treatment of Patella Fractures
Denmark122 participantsStarted 2021-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a multicenter pragmatic, prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized independent clinical trial in which we compare locking plate fixation to standard tension band fixation in patients with patella fractures.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Above 18 years of age
* Patella fracture suitable for surgically treatment, with both surgical methods
* AO classification 34-B, 34-C
Exclusion Criteria:
* Open patella fracture above Gustillo grade 2
* Bilateral patella fracture
* Total knee replacement in the affected extremity
* Other fractures of the affected extremity within the previous 12 months.
* Other reasons for exclusion (unable to understand Danish, mentally unable to participate, etc).
* Prior ipsilateral patella fracture
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?
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.
What they're measuring
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Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - (KOOS5)