Which surgery helps broken thigh bones heal better? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07280169

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing two different surgical devices used to fix a broken bone near the knee (distal femur fracture). The goal is to see which device leads to better bone healing and fewer repeat surgeries. About 100 adults who need surgery for this type of break will be randomly assigned to receive either a carbon-fiber plate or a standard metal plate with a nail. Both devices are already used in standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Carbo-fix carbon fiber lateral locking plate and standard lateral plate with intramedullary nail
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could show that one of these standard surgical approaches reduces the chance of the bone not healing, lowering the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (100 people) comparing two already-approved devices, so any difference may be small or not apply to all patients. There are no new drugs or major innovations being tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures, Distal

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISTAL FEMUR FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Missouri-Columbia
RECRUITING

Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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