Locking Plate vs Hybrid Ilizarov for Schatzker V–VI tibial plateau fractures
Official title: Comparison of Functional Outcome Between Locking Plate Technique Versus Hybrid Ilizarov Technique in Patients With Schatzker Type V and VI Tibial Plateau Fractures
Run by Allama Iqbal Medical College · NCT07773402 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a locking plate technique or a hybrid Ilizarov method leads to better knee function in adults with Schatzker type V or VI tibial plateau fractures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Allama Iqbal Medical College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 16, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 16, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07773402 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 25–50 years with Schatzker type V or VI tibial plateau fractures presenting within 2 weeks of injury and who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with additional ipsilateral limb injuries, pathological fractures, major organ injuries, psychiatric conditions affecting participation, or those unable to consent may have limited or no expected benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this non-pharmacologic study, adults aged 25–50 with complex tibial plateau fractures (Schatzker V–VI) are assigned to either hybrid Ilizarov fixation or a locking plate fixation. Outcomes focus on knee function using the Rasmussen score, plus fracture healing time, union status, and postoperative complications. The trial will enroll 78 participants at Jinnah Hospital Lahore and follow them with periodic clinical and radiographic assessments. Functional and healing comparisons will determine which fixation method provides better recovery and fewer complications. Safety monitoring will document infections, non-union, and delayed union.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, one fixation method may offer faster recovery, better knee function, and fewer complications for these challenging fractures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in similar fracture patterns have explored fixation strategies, with varying results; this study adds direct comparison in this patient group.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of either sex. * Age between 25 and 50 years. * Patients presenting within 2 weeks of sustaining the fracture. * Patients diagnosed with complex tibial plateau fractures classified as Schatzker type V or VI. * Patients willing to participate in the study. * Patients providing written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Associated ipsilateral limb fractures. * Pathological fracture of the tibia. * Associated major organ injuries. * Psychiatric illness that may interfere with participation or outcome assessment. * Refusal to provide informed consent.
Where it's running
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Jinnah Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sajjad Hussain
- Email: prof.sajjadhussain@aimc.edu.pk
- Phone: 0333 4077389
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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.