Incidence of Cut-out Using Intramedullary Nails With Double Cephalic Screw vs. Unique in Pertroch… (NCT06293495) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Incidence of Cut-out Using Intramedullary Nails With Double Cephalic Screw vs. Unique in Pertrochanteric Fractures
Spain200 participantsStarted 2024-03-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare outcomes in the treatment of proximal femur fractures. The main question it aims to answer is whether the use of a double cephalic screw prevents nail failure (cut-out).
Participants will be treated using open reduction and internal fixation with a proximal femoral nail. Researchers will compare intramedullary nailing with a single cephalic screw (Gamma nail) and with a double cephalic screw (Chimaera nail) to see the cut-out rate.
Who can participate
Age range
70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with proximal femur fracture (OTA/AO 31-A1, A2 and A3) requiring surgical treatment.
* Signing of written informed consent according to current legislation before collecting any information, either by the patient or by the legal representative or by people linked by family ties.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of other fractures in the ipsilateral femur that condition the surgical treatment of the pertrochanteric femur fracture.
* Subcapital fracture of the proximal femur.
* Subtrochanteric fracture of the proximal femur.
* Pathological fracture.
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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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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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