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Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly
NCT00266929 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical versus conservative management of type II odontoid fractures among patients \> 64 years of age. Of secondary interest is to determine if there are differences in outcomes between anterior screw fixation and posterior fusion of these fractures.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE surgical
- PROCEDURE conservative treatment
Study Locations (15)
Georgia
- Emory University SOM: Orthopedics — Atlanta
Indiana
- Indiana Spine Group — Indianapolis
Kansas
- Kansas University Medical Center — Kansas City
Maryland
- John Hopkins University — Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester
New York
- Cornell Weill Medical College — New York
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 159 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-05 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00266929
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00266929 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 159 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is AOSpine North America Research Network, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Spinal Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which surgical is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00266929 reports 15 study locations spanning 15 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Georgia, Indiana, Kansas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00266929 about?
NCT00266929 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly". The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical versus conservative management of type II odontoid fractures among patients \> 64 years of age. Of secondary interest is to determine if there are differences in outcomes between anterior screw fixation and posterior fu...
What is the current status of trial NCT00266929?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 159 participants. The study started on 2005-12. Estimated completion is 2010-05.
What conditions does trial NCT00266929 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Injuries, Neck Injuries. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00266929?
The interventions under investigation include: surgical (PROCEDURE), conservative treatment (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00266929?
This trial is sponsored by AOSpine North America Research Network, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00266929 being conducted?
This trial has 15 study locations across Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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