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Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle and/or Foot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage Versus Transtibial Amputation Protocol

NCT01606501 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The primary aim this prospective longitudinal observational outcomes study is to compare 18 month functional outcomes and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients undergoing salvage versus amputation following severe distal tibia, ankle and/or foot fractures with major soft tissue, bone and/or ankle articular surface loss. Functional outcomes and HRQoL will be measured using well established self reported measures, including the Veterans Rand Health Survey (VR-12) and the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment (SMFA). Hypothesis 1: As a group, salvage patients with severe distal tibia, ankle and/or foot injuries with major soft tissue, bone and/or ankle articular surface loss will have similar functional outcomes and HRQoL had they undergone a transtibial amputation (within 6 weeks of injury). Hypothesis 2: The subgroup of salvage patients who have either (1) a soft tissue injury that requires tissue transfer; (2) articular damage requiring arthrodesis of the ankle joint; or (3) bone loss at the distal tibia or ankle will have better functional outcomes and HRQoL had they undergone a transtibial amputation (within 6 weeks of injury).

Study Locations (20)

Florida

  • University of Miami Ryder Trauma Center — Miami
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center — Orlando
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital — Tampa
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa General Hospital — Tampa

Indiana

  • Eskenazi Health — Indianapolis
  • OrthoIndy Methodist Hospital — Indianapolis
  • St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital — Indianapolis

California

  • Navy Medical Center San Diego — San Diego
  • University of California San Francisco Medical Center — San Francisco

Missouri

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital — St Louis
  • St. Louis University Medical Center — St Louis

Alabama

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham

Colorado

  • Denver Health and Hospital Authority — Denver

District of Columbia

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Washington D.C.

Iowa

  • University of Iowa Medical Center — Iowa City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 664 participants
Start Date 2012-05
Est. Completion 2019-09-20

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01606501

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01606501 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 664 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium, which has 71 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 6 conditions, with Severe Distal Tibia Injury appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. 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: NCT01606501 reports 20 study locations spanning 13 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Florida, Indiana, California. 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 NCT01606501 about?

NCT01606501 is a clinical study titled "Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle and/or Foot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage Versus Transtibial Amputation Protocol". The primary aim this prospective longitudinal observational outcomes study is to compare 18 month functional outcomes and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients undergoing salvage versus amputation following severe distal tibia, ankle and/or foot fractures with major soft tissue, bone an...

What is the current status of trial NCT01606501?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 664 participants. The study started on 2012-05. Estimated completion is 2019-09-20.

What conditions does trial NCT01606501 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Severe Distal Tibia Injury, Severe Ankle Injury, Severe Foot Injury, Major Soft Tissue Loss, Major Bone Articular Surface Loss. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01606501?

This trial is sponsored by Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium, which has 71 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT01606501 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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