New study tests if a special rod helps broken legs heal faster
NCT ID NCT06976801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of metal rods used to fix broken shin bones (tibia fractures). One rod allows tiny movements at the fracture site, while the other is standard. Researchers want to see which rod helps bones heal better and causes fewer problems. About 372 adults with unstable tibia fractures will be randomly assigned to one of the two rods and followed for recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 372 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older 2. Unstable tibial fracture recommended for surgical intervention Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients not meeting inclusion criteria (Stable fracture patterns) 2. Previously non-ambulatory patients 3. Delayed presentation of fracture (\>4 weeks) 4. Fractures that the treating surgeon indicates requires additional fixation strategies to achieve stability 5. Patients with an active infection or wound at the surgical site 6. Utilizing worker's compensation at the time of screening 7. Any previous ligament or fracture surgery on the index site 8. Inflammatory rheumatic disease or other rheumatic disease 9. Immune compromised patients (hepatitis, HIV, etc.) 10. Non-English-speaking patients 11. Unwilling or unable to participate or follow study protocol
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Locations
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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