NCT02507193

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study will be to evaluate the functional outcome of patients who present with a distal fibula fracture who were treated with either intermedullary nail (IMN) fixation or plate fixation.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
51

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2015

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 3, 2015

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2015

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 23, 2015

Completed
4.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 15, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 15, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 28, 2019

Status Verified

October 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4.1 years

First QC Date

June 3, 2015

Last Update Submit

August 27, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Functional outcome using the Olerud-Molander score.

    The Olerud-Molander score is as assessment of symptoms after ankle fracture.

    One year.

Study Arms (2)

Open reduction internal fixation(ORIF)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This surgical intervention is performed using a plate and screws.Under general anesthesia, an incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully re-aligned . The plate and screws are installed, and the incision is closed with staples or stitches. Synthes and Stryker plate and screws will be used.

Procedure: Open reduction internal fixation

Intermedullary (IM) Nail

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This surgical intervention is performed using an intermedullary nail. Under general anesthesia, an incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully reduced. The nail in inserted through the medullary canal after proper imaging for accurate placement. The incision is closed with staples or stitches. Acumed fibula nail will be used.

Procedure: Intermedullary Nail

Interventions

An incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully re-aligned . The plate and screws are installed, and the incision is closed with staples or stitches. Synthes and Stryker plate and screws will be used.

Also known as: ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation(ORIF)

An incision is made at the site of the break or injury, and the fracture is carefully reduced. The nail in inserted through the medullary canal after proper imaging for accurate placement. The incision is closed with staples or stitches. Acumed fibula nail will be used.

Intermedullary (IM) Nail

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Distal fibula fracture
  • Pilon fractures
  • Open fractures
  • Ipsilateral foot

You may not qualify if:

  • Weber A distal fibula fractures
  • Pathologic fractures

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Kenneth J. Koval, MD

    Orlando Health

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Research Coordinator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 3, 2015

First Posted

July 23, 2015

Study Start

July 1, 2015

Primary Completion

August 15, 2019

Study Completion

August 15, 2019

Last Updated

August 28, 2019

Record last verified: 2018-10

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