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NCT03261544 Abductor Reattachment Methods in Proximal Femur Replacements: What is the Best Method?

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NCT ID NCT03261544
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Duke University
Condition Sarcoma
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2017-11-10
Primary Completion 2027-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Proximal Femur Replacement

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2017-11-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-06.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the functional outcomes in patients undergoing proximal femur resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis, based on the abductor muscle repair technique. The investigators hypothesize that those patients who receive reattachment of the abductors directly into the prosthesis will have better functional outcomes overall. Furthermore, the investigators plan to develop a simple, cost effective, and reproducible method to assess abductor function at clinical post-operative visits through plain radiographs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: • Has undergone or is scheduled for proximal femur replacement by an Ortho Oncology surgeon Exclusion Criteria: * Non-ambulatory before or after the procedure * Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, have not or likely will not complete at least some portion of the investigator's recommended follow-up

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Elizabeth Sachs, MS

✉ elizabeth.sachs@duke.edu

📞 9196609849

Principal Investigator

William Eward, MD, DVM

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Duke University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03261544 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Sarcoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03261544 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03261544 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at elizabeth.sachs@duke.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03261544 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Durham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03261544 clinical trial?

NCT03261544 is sponsored by Duke University. The principal investigator is William Eward, MD, DVM at Duke University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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