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NCT00643487 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
In Vivo Arthroscopic Behavior of the Infrapatellar Plica of the Knee
A clinical trial, sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT00643487 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants.
The verdict
NCT00643487 has completed, sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Anterior knee pain has been an enigmatic problem for orthopedic surgeons. Recent studies, as well as the clinical observation of the principle investigator have suggested that arthroscopic resection of the infrapatellar plica (IPP), a vestigial remnant from embryonic development of no known clinical or biological significance, may eliminate this pain. The mechanism whereby this pain is related to the IPP is unclear. This study will document the mechanical behavior of the IPP, its kinematics, as recorded on video among a group of subjects who are undergoing arthroscopy. Radiographic visualization of the observed behavior will be obtained by injection of contrast material, and then fluoroscopic recording of a standard series of motions. The plica will then be resected to avoid any possibility of residual symptoms related to its presence. Further fluoroscopy of the knee without plical attachment, will allow the kinematic behavior to be assessed. The procedure will then be terminated.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE observation of the behavior of the infrapatellar plica
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-01 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00643487 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, which has 113 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which observation of the behavior of the infrapatellar plica is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00643487 about?
NCT00643487 is a clinical study titled "In Vivo Arthroscopic Behavior of the Infrapatellar Plica of the Knee". Anterior knee pain has been an enigmatic problem for orthopedic surgeons. Recent studies, as well as the clinical observation of the principle investigator have suggested that arthroscopic resection of the infrapatellar plica (IPP), a vestigial remnant from embryonic development of no known clinical...
What is the current status of trial NCT00643487?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2006-02. Estimated completion is 2013-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00643487?
The interventions under investigation include: observation of the behavior of the infrapatellar plica (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00643487?
This trial is sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, which has 113 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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