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NCT02841644 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Operative and Non-operative Treatment of Traumatic Arthrotomies
A clinical trial of Traumatic Arthrotomy, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 180
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT02841644 is a study of Traumatic Arthrotomy that has completed, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants. The trial reports 4 study locations across 4 states.
The verdict
NCT02841644, a study of Traumatic Arthrotomy, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 180 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study Summary
For the last 70 years, orthopaedic dogma has dictated that all injuries that penetrate the joint capsule require formal irrigation and debridement in the operating room to minimize the risk of developing septic complications. The literature supporting this practice is sparse and stems primarily from wartime injuries that may not be generalizable to the smaller, less contaminated arthrotomies seen in the civilian population. Despite the classical teaching of all traumatic arthrotomies requiring irrigation, debridement, and closure in the operating room, numerous surgeons around the country are beginning to treat small traumatic arthrotomies without surgery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cost of treatment as well as incidence of adverse events, such as the development of septic arthritis, in patients undergoing operative and non-operative treatment of traumatic arthrotomies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Operatively treated traumatic arthrotomy
- OTHER Non-operatively treated traumatic arthrotomy
Study Locations (4)
Kentucky
- University of Kentucky - Lexington
North Carolina
- Carolinas Medical Center- Main - Charlotte
South Carolina
- Greenville Health System - Greenville
Texas
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-04 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02841644
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02841644 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Traumatic Arthrotomy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Operatively treated traumatic arthrotomy is the first listed.
NCT02841644 reports 4 study locations spanning 4 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02841644 about?
NCT02841644 is a clinical study titled "Operative and Non-operative Treatment of Traumatic Arthrotomies". For the last 70 years, orthopaedic dogma has dictated that all injuries that penetrate the joint capsule require formal irrigation and debridement in the operating room to minimize the risk of developing septic complications. The literature supporting this practice is sparse and stems primarily from...
What is the current status of trial NCT02841644?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2015-04. Estimated completion is 2020-04.
What conditions does trial NCT02841644 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Traumatic Arthrotomy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02841644?
The interventions under investigation include: Operatively treated traumatic arthrotomy (PROCEDURE), Non-operatively treated traumatic arthrotomy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02841644?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02841644 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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