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Double Plating Versus Single Plating Techniques in Midshaft Clavicle Fractures

336 participantsStarted 2022-11-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this mutlicenter quasi-randomized observational cohort study is to compare single vs double plating in patients with a midshaft clavicle fracture. The main question it aims to answer is: 1\. Does low profile double plating of midshaft clavicle fractures with one 2.0mm plate and a second 2.4 or 2.7 mm plate lead to a lower rate of re-intervention when compared to either single superior or single anterior plating?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * Primary mid-shaft clavicula fracture defined as the middle third of the clavicle (Robinson Type II or AO 15.2) * Patients that are eligible for operative treatment of clavicle fractures. Generally accepted indications include: * Displacement of one or more shaft width * Shortening of more than 1cm in length * High demand patients (physical activity) Exclusion Criteria: * Delayed presentation (\> 14 days) * Initial operative treatment at non-participating hospitals * Open fractures * Pathological fractures * Re-fractures of clavicle * Concomitant ipsilateral injury of upper extremity (including but not limited to shoulder, scapula, and ribs) * Cognitive impairment or language barrier precluding answering questionnaires * Unable to complete follow-up (e.g. different residential area/tourists)

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

Number of surgical re-interventions

Timeframe: 2 years follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05579873

SponsorLuzerner Kantonsspital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-01

Contact for this trial

Frank Beeres, PhD/M.D.

0041412051914 frank.beeres@luks.ch

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