Short-term Outcomes of High Tibial Osteotomy Using a Plate Versus a Plate With an Interbody Fusio… (NCT07400705) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Short-term Outcomes of High Tibial Osteotomy Using a Plate Versus a Plate With an Interbody Fusion Cage in Adolescent Tibia Vara : a Comparative Study
Egypt25 participantsStarted 2025-10-06
Plain-language summary
Tibia vara is a progressive angular deformity of the lower limb centered at the proximal tibial physis, producing a characteristic bowing of the leg. The condition is believed to result from an abnormal distribution of biomechanical stresses combined with an underlying genetic predisposition. (1) Excessive mechanical loading on the medial portion of the proximal tibial growth plate leads to asymmetric physeal activity, ultimately causing a pathologic varus deformity of the tibia.(²)
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adolescents aged \[10-18\] years diagnosed with tibia vara.
* Symptomatic varus deformity centered at the proximal tibia requiring surgical correction.
* Both sexes included
* Open or transitional growth plates are suitable for HTO.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior tibial realignment surgery on the same side.
* Ages below 10 years or above 18 years
* Active infection, progressive metabolic disorder (e.g., rickets) or skeletal dysplasia, neuromuscular disorder, or systemic inflammatory arthritis.
* Complex deformities need external fixation as the first-line treatment.
* Patients with chronic comorbidities.
* Associated with fractures in the same limb
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.