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Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Devices and Standard Plate-Nail Constructs in Distal Femur Fractures
NCT07280169 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to decrease non-union rates in distal femur fracture fixation. Carbo-fix lateral femur plate and standard intramedullary nail-plate constructs have been shown to have lower non-union rates. With decreased non-union rates, re-operation rates will decrease, leading to improved patient outcomes and clinical care. This study will randomize patients to one of the two groups. Then investigators will be collecting data on the standard plate and nail combination and compare outcomes with the Carbofix plate to see differences in union rates. All procedures are currently standard of care and no procedures are research only.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Device
- DEVICE Standard Plate-Nail Construct
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- University of Missouri-Columbia — Columbia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-29 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07280169
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07280169 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, 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 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Missouri-Columbia, which has 275 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Distal Femur Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Device is the first listed. 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: NCT07280169 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Missouri. 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 NCT07280169 about?
NCT07280169 is a clinical study titled "Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Devices and Standard Plate-Nail Constructs in Distal Femur Fractures". The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to decrease non-union rates in distal femur fracture fixation. Carbo-fix lateral femur plate and standard intramedullary nail-plate constructs have been shown to have lower non-union rates. With decreased non-union rates, re-operation rates will decre...
What is the current status of trial NCT07280169?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2026-01-29. Estimated completion is 2029-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT07280169 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Distal Femur Fracture. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07280169?
The interventions under investigation include: Carbo-fix Lateral Plate Device (DEVICE), Standard Plate-Nail Construct (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07280169?
This trial is sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia, which has 275 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07280169 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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