Orthofix S.r.l.
Clinical trials sponsored by Orthofix S.r.l., explained in plain language.
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New telescoping rod aims to strengthen fragile bones in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study observed how well a special telescoping metal rod works for children with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). The rod is placed inside the bone during surgery to help it heal and grow stronger. Researchers followed 14 children for a year after their surgery…
Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New device helps straighten Kids' growing legs
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to check the safety and effectiveness of a small plate device called the Guided Growth Plate System Plus. The device is surgically placed in children whose legs are growing crooked (like bowlegs or knock-knees) or uneven in length. It gen…
Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Tracking healing and mobility after hip fracture repair
Disease control CompletedThis study observed 206 elderly patients who had surgery for a broken hip using a specific implant called the Chimaera nail. Researchers followed patients for a year to see how well the bone healed and how much mobility and independence they regained. The goal was to gather real-…
Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Doctors track safety of bone plates in kids and adults
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored a specific bone plate system (JuniOrtho) that is already in use. Researchers looked at the medical records of 30 patients who had the plates implanted to treat leg deformities or fractures. The goal was to collect real-world information on how safe the plates…
Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Doctors review past cases to see if hip fracture nail works
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 44 adult patients in Italy who had a specific type of metal rod (the CHIMAERA nail) implanted to fix a broken hip. The goal was to see how often the bone successfully healed and how many patients needed a second surgery. The study …
Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC