Could a single bone screw save ankles from arthritis?
NCT ID NCT07755462
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical approaches for a common type of ankle fracture. Half of the participants will have the posterior bone fragment fixed with a plate or screw, while the other half will not. The goal is to see if fixing this fragment makes the ankle joint stable enough to avoid extra hardware, which could lower the risk of future arthritis and reduce complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surgical fixation of the posterior bone fragment in ankle fractures
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce the need for extra screws or plates, potentially lowering complication rates and improving long-term ankle health.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all fracture types. There is also a risk that fixing the fragment may not improve stability as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Groupe hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint Simon
Paris, Paris, 75020, France
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