One implant or two? new study aims to find best fix for tough knee fractures

NCT ID NCT06286670

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at two different ways to surgically fix certain types of breaks in the thigh bone just above the knee. The goal is to find out which method helps people get back to work and everyday activities sooner. About 144 adults with these fractures will be randomly assigned to receive either one or two metal implants during surgery. Researchers will track how active participants are using a questionnaire.

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  • Atrium Health Cabarrus

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    Concord, North Carolina, 28025, United States

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  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

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    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

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  • Atrium Health Navicent

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    Macon, Georgia, 31201, United States

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  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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  • Emory University, Grady Memorial Research Hospital

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

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  • Inova

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    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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  • Louisiana State University

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

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  • NYC Health and Hospital/Bellevue

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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  • Pennsylvania State University

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    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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  • Prisma Health- Upstate

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    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States

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  • University of Alabama Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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  • University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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  • University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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  • University of Texas Medical Branch

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    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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  • Valley Health

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    Winchester, Virginia, 22601, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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