Incidence of Subtalar Joint Fusion After Isolated Ankle Fusion (NCT06782269) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Incidence of Subtalar Joint Fusion After Isolated Ankle Fusion
400 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
It is important to know a truer incidence of the need for subtalar and midfoot fusions, following an isolated ankle fusion, in order to better inform our patients of the likelihood of needing further surgery in the future. It is also important to understand whether pre-existing radiological arthrosis is likely to lead to the need for a fusion in the future and also how important the alignment of the ankle joint, after a fusion, may influence that.
The aim of the study is to review the patients' notes and radiology who have had a previous isolated ankle fusion and then to see whether they subsequently required further surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Any patient who has had an isolated ankle fusion and is over the age of 18 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants younger than 18 years old.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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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incidence of subtalar and midfoot fusions after isolated fusion of the ankle joint
Timeframe: A retrospective data collection following patients from surgery to now.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06782269
SponsorRobert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust