RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06679049

Comparison of Healing Measures Tibial Fractures Following Standard Intramedullary Nailing or Micromotion Tibial Intramedullary Nailing

Comparison of Healing Measures in Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures Following Standard Intramedullary Nailing or Micromotion Tibial Intramedullary Nailing


Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Apr 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to perform a high-quality randomized control trial comparing intramedullary tibial nail fixation with standard design nails to a micromotion tibial nail device, to evaluate the rates of union and post-operative outcomes.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called micromotion intramedullary nail cohort and a procedure called standard intramedullary nail cohort for people with tibial fractures. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 85 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREmicromotion intramedullary nail cohort

use of at least 2 distal interlocking screws and the use of a minimum of 1 proximal tibial interlocking screw

PROCEDUREstandard intramedullary nail cohort

use of at least 2 distal interlocking screws and the use of a minimum of 1 proximal interlocking screw


Locations(1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham Main Hospital

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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