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NCT03261544 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Abductor Reattachment Methods in Proximal Femur Replacements: What is the Best Method?

A clinical trial of Sarcoma and Bone Metastases, sponsored by Duke University.

Recruiting
Registry status
50
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03261544: Recruiting study of Sarcoma and Bone Metastases, sponsored by Duke University.

NCT03261544 is a study of Sarcoma and Bone Metastases that is actively recruiting participants, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 921-participant average among 122 other Sarcoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03261544, a study of Sarcoma and Bone Metastases, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Duke University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
50 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the functional outcomes in patients undergoing proximal femur resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis, based on the abductor muscle repair technique. The investigators hypothesize that those patients who receive reattachment of the abductors directly into the prosthesis will have better functional outcomes overall. Furthermore, the investigators plan to develop a simple, cost effective, and reproducible method to assess abductor function at clinical post-operative visits through plain radiographs.

Primary Outcome

The Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score of extremity function. The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better function.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Proximal Femur Replacement

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2017-11-10
Est. Completion 2028-11
Duke University

1,725 total trials

What NCT03261544 shows while recruiting

NCT03261544 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 921-participant average among 122 other Sarcoma trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Sarcoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Proximal Femur Replacement is the first listed.

NCT03261544 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03261544 about?

NCT03261544 is a clinical study titled "Abductor Reattachment Methods in Proximal Femur Replacements: What is the Best Method?". The purpose of this study is to assess the functional outcomes in patients undergoing proximal femur resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis, based on the abductor muscle repair technique. The investigators hypothesize that those patients who receive reattachment of the abductors directl...

What is the current status of trial NCT03261544?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2017-11-10. Estimated completion is 2028-11.

What conditions does trial NCT03261544 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sarcoma, Bone Metastases, Proximal Femur Replacement.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03261544?

The interventions under investigation include: Proximal Femur Replacement (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03261544?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03261544 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03261544's enrollment target sits among peer trials

50 67th of 122 higher than 55 of 122 other Sarcoma trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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