CompletedNot Applicable

Arthroscopic Scaphoid Grafting Versus Open Grafting in Scaphoid Non Union

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2019-09-19

Plain-language summary

the investigators compare the arthroscopic grafting technique with the traditional open technique in th treatment of scaphoid non union as regards the union rate, time to union and functional outcomes to provide the best intervention to the patient

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * scaphoid non-union cases * 16 years or older * males or females * independent from chronicity or non-union location and the investigators defined the non union as failure to reach scaphoid union up to 6 months Exclusion Criteria: .Revision scaphoid non-union cases. * Previously operated wrist for any other pathology * Avascular necrosis (AVN) confirmed by intraoperative inspection. * Scaphoid non-union advanced collapse (SNAC) stage 2 and higher. * Any associated wrist pathology that required separate treatment surgical approach.

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

union rate

Timeframe: 6 months

time to union

Timeframe: 6 to 24 weeks

wrist flexion and extension

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months

wrist radial and ulnar deviation

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months

grip strength

Timeframe: preoperative , at 6 months and at 24 months

The disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH score)

Timeframe: preoperative , at 6 months and at 24 months

The Mayo modified wrist score

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07320404

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-23

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Who can participate

Age range

16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

union rate

Timeframe: 6 months

time to union

Timeframe: 6 to 24 weeks

wrist flexion and extension

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months

wrist radial and ulnar deviation

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months

grip strength

Timeframe: preoperative , at 6 months and at 24 months

The disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH score)

Timeframe: preoperative , at 6 months and at 24 months

The Mayo modified wrist score

Timeframe: preoperative, at 6 months and at 24 months