Comparing two methods for fixing ankle fractures with syndesmotic injuries
Official title: Syndesmotic Screw in Neutral Position Versus Maximum Ankle Dorsiflexion in Ankle Fractures; Comparative Study.
Run by Sohag University · NCT06313177 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether placing a syndesmotic screw in a neutral position or in maximum ankle dorsiflexion helps people with certain ankle fractures feel less pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06313177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with Danis-Weber type B or C ankle fractures that are associated with syndesmotic injuries.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pathologic fractures, Maisonneuve fractures, or those with medical or mental conditions affecting follow-up 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 study investigates the effectiveness of two different positions for placing a syndesmotic screw in patients with ankle fractures associated with syndesmotic injuries. It focuses on comparing the outcomes of screw placement in a neutral position versus maximum ankle dorsiflexion. The goal is to determine which method leads to better clinical outcomes, including reduced pain and improved ankle function. The study targets patients with Danis-Weber type B and C fractures, which are often complicated by syndesmotic instability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical techniques that enhance recovery and reduce complications for patients with ankle fractures.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on syndesmotic injuries, this specific comparison of screw placement techniques is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with fracture Ankle type C and type B associated with syndesmotic injury Exclusion Criteria: * pathologic fractures * Maisonneuve fractures * medical illness or mental disorders affecting the follow-up examination * loss to follow-up
Where it's running
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Sohag university Hospital
Sohag, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: mahmoud asaad, resident
- Email: mahmoudasaad339@gmail.com
- Phone: 01114377005
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.