NCT00256971

Brief Summary

The important role of the menisci in knee function and in preserving knee health has been shown in several studies. Additionally to principal functions of load transmission and shock absorption, meniscus contributes to knee joint proprioception and probably also to joint stability.Study about affect of meniscus injury on balance posture has not previously been published.Surgical practice is increasingly aimed at minimal resection of injured tissue, preserving a stable meniscal remnant with as much function as possible.The purpose of this study is to determine whether menisci surgery have any effects on relatively new postural control measures, in correlation with functional balance assessment. The second purpose is to establish the affect of different types of menisci surgery on balance impairment (meniscectomy vs tear repair), in correlation with a long-term outcome.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2005

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2005

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 22, 2005

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

May 13, 2008

Status Verified

November 1, 2005

First QC Date

November 20, 2005

Last Update Submit

May 12, 2008

Conditions

Torn Menisci

Interventions

meniscectomyPROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Participants have to be healthy people
  • years old
  • After a traumatic event of only one knee

You may not qualify if:

  • Previous knee surgery
  • OA per arthroscopy
  • Neurological problem
  • Any other orthopedic problem of lower limbs
  • Systemic arthritic condition (RA, SLE etc.)
  • Severe cognitive problem with restricted consent
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hadassah Medical Organization,

Jerusalem, Israel

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Meniscectomy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Orthopedic ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

  • isabella schwartz

    Hadassah Medical Organization IRB

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Isabella Schwartz, MD

CONTACT

972-25844474isabellas@hadassah.org.il

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2005

First Posted

November 22, 2005

Study Start

November 1, 2005

Study Completion

January 1, 2008

Last Updated

May 13, 2008

Record last verified: 2005-11

Locations

IL(1)