Plate Fixation Versus Percutaneous Cannulated Screw Insertion in Sanders Type II and Type III Cal… (NCT07111897) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Plate Fixation Versus Percutaneous Cannulated Screw Insertion in Sanders Type II and Type III Calcaneal Fractures
Egypt48 participantsStarted 2025-05-15
Plain-language summary
Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ intra-articular calcaneal fractures primarily result from falls from height, often accompanied by severe flap soft tissue injury and notable displacement of fracture fragments, which can pose significant reconstruction challenges. The traditional "L" lateral incision open reduction and internal fixation technique is considered the gold standard for the surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures. This trial aims to demonstrate that Percutaneous Cannulated Screws are not inferior to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plates in the treatment of calcaneal fractures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with calcaneal fractures according to Sanders classification are Sanders type II or type III.
. Closed calcaneal fracture.
. Patients aged 18-60.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with calcaneal fractures classified as Sanders type I or IV.
. Open calcaneal fractures.
. Patients with systemic comorbidities preventing surgical intervention (unfit patients).
. Patients younger than 18 years old or older than 60.
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
1
Bohler Angle
Timeframe: Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and at 6 months.
2
Gissane Angle
Timeframe: Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and at 6 months.
3
AOFAS Score
Timeframe: At 6 months.
4
Calcaneal width
Timeframe: Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and at 6 months.
5
Calcaneal height
Timeframe: Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and at 6 months.
6
Calcaneal length
Timeframe: Preoperative, immediate postoperative, and at 6 months.