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NCT00718302 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
A NA study, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 249
- Enrollment target
NCT00718302 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 249 participants.
The verdict
NCT00718302, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 249 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate. Lag screw fixation alone is only appropriate for long oblique fractures in younger patients (Tornetta). For all other patients, the choices for fibular stabilization most commonly involve the use of plates and screws which can be placed on either the lateral or posterior side of the bone, with or without lag screws. Lateral plating remains the most popular option, but since the description of posterior plating in 1982 (Brunner), reports in the literature have demonstrated some advantages of posterior over lateral plating (Ostrum, Treadwell, Winkler, and Wissing) . These advantages include less dissection, less palpable hardware, and decreased likelihood of intra-articular screw placement. However, there is only a single retrospective study in the published literature directly comparing these two methods (Lamontagne).
Interventions
- DEVICE Antiglide Plate
- DEVICE Lateral Plate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 249 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00718302 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 249 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Antiglide Plate is the first listed.
NCT00718302 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00718302 about?
NCT00718302 is a clinical study titled "A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures". The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate. Lag screw fixation alone is only appropriate for long oblique fractures in younger patients (Tornetta)....
What is the current status of trial NCT00718302?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 249 participants. The study started on 2008-06. Estimated completion is 2012-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00718302?
The interventions under investigation include: Antiglide Plate (DEVICE), Lateral Plate (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00718302?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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