Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Femur Fracture

In brief

This research study is being conducted to examine the effect of two versus one fixation device for fixation of distal femur fractures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06032299

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

60

Starts

2024-04-29

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-10

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Femur fracture distal to the femoral diaphysis.
• Operative treatment within 72 hours of presenting to the treating hospital.
• Patient was previously ambulatory.
• Fracture amendable to either single or dual implant fixation.
• Informed consent can be obtained from the patient, family member, or power of attorney.

You may not qualify if…

• Associated major lower extremity fracture.
• Ongoing infection.
• History of metabolic bone disease (Paget's, etc).
• Pathologic fracture.
• Open fracture.
• Severe cognitive impairment (Six Item Screener with 3 or more errors).
• Stage 5 Parkinson's disease.
• Significant femoral bone loss requiring planned staged bone grafting.
• Vascular injury.

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic Minnesota — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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