Evaluation of Suzuki Frame Fixation in Comminuted Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. (NCT07714356) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Suzuki Frame Fixation in Comminuted Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint.
Egypt2 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of using the Suzuki frame for treating comminuted intra-articular fractures of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The study involves adult patients with PIP joint fractures who will be treated using dynamic joint distraction (ligamentotaxis) via the Suzuki frame. The primary goal is to assess whether this technique facilitates early active finger motion, reduces joint stiffness, and improves long-term functional recovery compared to other methods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years.
* Either sex.
* Simple or compound (open) fractures.
* Isolated fracture involving a single finger.
* Comminuted intra-articular proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint fractures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18 years.
* Fractures involving the thumb.
* Fractures involving the toes.
* Near-total finger amputations.
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.