One implant or two? new study aims to find best fix for tough knee fractures
NCT ID NCT06286670
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two surgical approaches for fixing certain types of fractures at the bottom of the thighbone (distal femur). One group gets a single implant (a plate or a rod), while the other gets two implants (a plate plus a rod or an extra plate). The goal is to see which method helps people get back to work and daily activities sooner. About 144 adults with these specific fractures will take part.
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Active substance
Surgical procedure (single or dual implant fixation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show which surgical method helps people with distal femur fractures recover and return to work faster.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (144 people) and results may not apply to all fracture types or patients. Surgery always carries risks like infection or implant failure.
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Atrium Health Cabarrus
RECRUITINGConcord, North Carolina, 28025, United States
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Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Atrium Health Navicent
RECRUITINGMacon, Georgia, 31201, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Emory University, Grady Memorial Research Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Inova
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Louisiana State University
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Pennsylvania State University
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Prisma Health- Upstate
RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States
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University of Alabama Birmingham
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University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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University of Texas Medical Branch
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Valley Health
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