Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing long-term effects of fibular graft donor site

Official title: Long Term Evaluation Of Donor Site Morbidities After Free Vascularized Fibular Graft For Reconstruction Of Any Bone Defect Other Than In The Lower Limb

Run by Assiut University · NCT06324916 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at how the leg where a bone graft was taken from feels and works years after the surgery, to see if there are any long-term problems compared to the other leg.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorAssiut University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 10, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 10, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 22, 2024
Trial IDNCT06324916 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients over 18 years old who have undergone free vascularized fibular grafting for bone reconstruction more than two years ago.

Probably not a fit

Patients who had surgery less than two years ago or those with lower limb defects or amputations will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the long-term donor site morbidity following free vascularized fibular grafting in patients who have undergone this procedure for bone reconstruction. The research focuses on comparing the donor leg's condition to the healthy contralateral leg to gather insights on complications such as wound healing and functional recovery. Patients who had the surgery more than two years ago and are over 18 years old will be included, while those with specific exclusions will be omitted. The study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding donor site outcomes associated with this surgical technique.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of fibular grafting, improving patient care and surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on long-term donor site morbidity for this specific approach, similar studies have indicated the importance of understanding donor site outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients done FVFG for reconstruction of bone defect other than lower limb bone defect.
* surgery done \>2yrs
* Patient age \> 18 yrs old

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient age \< 18 Surgery done\< 2yrs FVFG for reconstruction of lower limb bone defct Amputated other leg : Above Ankle Amputaion Double FVFG Fracture of the other leg side : Fracture Tibia, Fibula, Ankle Paraplegic patients

Where it's running

  • Assiut university
    Asyut, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.