Examining bone healing in young children with femoral fractures treated by skin traction
Study of Residuals Deformities After Diaphyseal Femoral Fracture in Children Treated by Skin Traction
This study looks at how well skin traction helps young children with thigh bone fractures heal without any lasting problems after three years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 53 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06245993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the outcomes of children under 6 years old who have sustained diaphyseal femoral fractures treated with skin traction. The focus is on assessing the absence of residual deformities three years post-treatment using EOS imaging technology. By analyzing the potential for bone remodeling in young patients, the study aims to confirm the effectiveness of this treatment method in achieving anatomical correction. The research is conducted at the CHU Amiens hospital department.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under 6 years old who have experienced a unilateral traumatic femoral shaft fracture and have been treated with skin traction.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple fractures, pathological fractures, or a history of lower limb fractures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of skin traction in treating femoral fractures in young children, leading to improved treatment protocols.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on bone remodeling in children, this specific approach using EOS imaging for assessing outcomes after skin traction is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * \<6 years old at the time of the fracture * treatment by skin zenith traction * femoral shaft fracture, traumatic, unilateral Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple fracture * pathological fracture * history of lower limb fracture * contraindication to zenith traction
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- CHU Amiens — Amiens, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: celine Klein, Pr
- Email: klein.celine@chu-picardie.fr
- Phone: (33)322087571
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.