PMCF Study on the Safety, Performance and Clinical Benefits Data of the XtraFix® Small External F… (NCT05943574) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PMCF Study on the Safety, Performance and Clinical Benefits Data of the XtraFix® Small External Fixation System
Italy91 participantsStarted 2024-06-10
Plain-language summary
The study is a monocentric, retrospective, non-randomized, non-controlled and consecutive series post-market study. The purpose of this study is to confirm safety, performance and clinical benefits of the XtraFix® Small External Fixation System (implants and instrumentation) when used to treat long bone fractures.
The primary objective is the assessment of performance by analyzing fracture healing.
The secondary objectives are the assessment of safety by recording and analyzing the incidence and frequency of complications and adverse events. Relation of the events to implant, instrumentation and/or procedure should be specified. Subjects' outcomes will also be assessed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-year-old or older patients having received the XtraFix® Small External Fixation System for the treatment of long bone fractures.
* Specifically, the system is intended for temporary stabilization of open or closed fractures, typically in the context of polytrauma or where open or alternative closed treatment is undesirable or otherwise contraindicated.
* Revision surgeries will also be included in the study.
* In this study we will only collect data on wrist and proximal humerus fractures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Off-label use
* Active or suspected infection
* Conditions that limit the patient's ability and/or willingness to follow instructions during the healing process
* Inadequate skin, bone, or neurovascular status
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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Performance: Fracture healing assessed radiographically or clinically.
Timeframe: Radiographically at the Device Removal Visit up to 1 year postoperative or clinically at the Follow-Up Phone call at least 1 year postoperative.