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

NCT ID NCT07280169

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients, 18 years or older, with a distal femur fracture requiring surgery * Adult patients able to understand and sign the consent and answer PROs Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding (patient will simply be asked pregnancy status) * Unable to give consent * Prisoner * Mentally disabled

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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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    RECRUITING

    Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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