Analyzing Discoid Meniscus Tears in Children
EPOS Discoid Meniscus (DiMe) Project: a Prospective Multicentric Cohort Protocol
This study is trying to learn more about discoid meniscus tears in children to find out the best treatment options and how they affect kids over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Milano Bicocca Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Leuven and 11 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05580315 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The EPOS Discoid Meniscus (DiMe) Project aims to analyze the characteristics of discoid meniscus tears in the pediatric population across Europe. This multicentric international observational study will collect data on symptomatic discoid meniscus, including patient demographics, treatment options, and clinical outcomes over a 15-year follow-up period. The study will involve three phases: initial registration and data collection, surgical treatment documentation, and long-term outcome assessment. The goal is to improve understanding of the best treatment options for children with symptomatic discoid meniscus.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under 18 years old with symptomatic discoid meniscus confirmed by a senior orthopedic surgeon.
Not a fit: Patients with previous knee surgeries, ligament injuries requiring surgery, fractures, or inflammatory diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to improved treatment strategies for children suffering from discoid meniscus tears.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on meniscus injuries, this specific focus on pediatric discoid meniscus is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * symptomatic DM confirmed by a senior orthopedic surgeon based on physical examination and MRI * age less than eighteen years * informed consent freely granted and acquired before the start of the study from legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant or previous knee surgeries * concomitant ligament knee injury that requires a surgical treatment * concomitant fractures * inflammatory or arthritic diseases.
Where this trial is running
Leuven and 11 other locations
- Universitair Ziekenhuis — Leuven, Belgium (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Oulu University Hospital, — Oulu, Finland (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHU Grenoble — Grenoble, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Clinique Rive Gauche — Toulouse, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hôpital des Enfants, CHU de Toulouse — Toulouse, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Policlinico San Pietro — Bergamo, Bg, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
- ASST Monza - Ospedale San Gerardo — Monza, Italy (Recruiting)
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hospital Pediátrico de -Coimbra — Coimbra, Portugal (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Cuf Descobertas — Lisbon, Portugal (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV) — Lausanne, Switzerland (Not_yet_recruiting)
- London Children's Hospital — London, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS NHS Foundation Trust, — Sheffield, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marco Turati, MD
- Email: marco.turati@unimib.it
- Phone: +39 0392333021
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.