Registry for tracking Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis cases
Official title: SLIP Registry - SCFE Longitudinal International Prospective Registry
Run by University of British Columbia · NCT04117841 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a registry to track young people with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis to see which treatments work best and help improve their long-term health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 30, 2018 |
| Main results expected | May 2028 |
| Study ends | May 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04117841 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents under 18 years old with a confirmed diagnosis of SCFE who plan to receive follow-up care at a participating center.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 18 years old or those without a definitive diagnosis of SCFE 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 aims to create a longitudinal registry for patients diagnosed with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), a common hip disorder in adolescents. It focuses on understanding the diagnosis and treatment options available, particularly the surgical methods that may lead to better long-term outcomes. By collecting data on various treatment approaches and their effects, the study seeks to identify parameters that can help in selecting the most effective interventions. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and reduce complications such as avascular necrosis and femoroacetabular impingement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for SCFE, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been many studies on SCFE, this prospective registry approach is relatively novel and aims to fill gaps in existing research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of SCFE * Intend to receiving follow-up at participating centre * Less than 18 years old at time of admission * Adequate diagnostic information and radiographic imaging (for patients previously treated for SCFE) Exclusion Criteria: * No definitive diagnosis of SCFE * Do not intend to receive follow-up at a participating centre * Greater than 18 years old at time of admission * Prior treatment for SCFE not appropriately documented * Known or suspected underlying conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or osteogenesis imperfecta)
Where it's running
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British Columbia Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kishore Mulpuri, FRCSC — Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Kishore Mulpuri, FRCSC
- Email: kmulpuri@cw.bc.ca
- Phone: (604) 875-2054
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.