Routine Versus on Demand Removal of the Syndesmotic Screw

NCT ID: NCT02896998

Last Updated: 2020-07-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

197 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-31

Study Completion Date

2020-05-01

Brief Summary

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The objective of this trial is to demonstrate that the functional outcome of 'removal on demand' of the syndesmotic screw is non-inferior compared to routine removal of the syndesmotic screw in patients with an ankle fracture.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anke Fracture Syndesmotic Injury

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control group

The syndesmotic screw will routinely be removed 8 - 12 weeks following placement of the screw

Group Type OTHER

Routine removal of fhe syndesmotic screw

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The syndesmotic screw will routinely be removed 8 - 12 weeks following placement of the screw

Intervention

The syndesmotic screw will only be removed in case of symptomatic implants (e.g. implants causing pain or restricted range of motion)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Removal on demand of the syndesmotic screw

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The syndesmotic screw will only be removed in case of a symptomatic implant (e.g. implant causing pain or restricted range of motion)

Interventions

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Removal on demand of the syndesmotic screw

The syndesmotic screw will only be removed in case of a symptomatic implant (e.g. implant causing pain or restricted range of motion)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Routine removal of fhe syndesmotic screw

The syndesmotic screw will routinely be removed 8 - 12 weeks following placement of the screw

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Over 17 years of age
* Placement of a metallic syndesmotic screw for an unstable ankle fracture or an isolated syndesmotic injury
* Syndesmotic screw placed within two weeks of the trauma
* Being in such condition that one is able to possibly undergo a second procedure

Exclusion Criteria

* ISS score \>15
* Injuries to the ipsi- and contralateral side which might hamper rehabilitation
* Other medical conditions which hamper physical rehabilitation
* Incomprehensive understanding of the Dutch language
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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J.C. Goslings

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Academic Medical Center

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Site Status

Countries

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Netherlands

References

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Dingemans SA, Birnie MFN, Sanders FRK, van den Bekerom MPJ, Backes M, van Beeck E, Bloemers FW, van Dijkman B, Flikweert E, Haverkamp D, Holtslag HR, Hoogendoorn JM, Joosse P, Parkkinen M, Roukema G, Sosef N, Twigt BA, van Veen RN, van der Veen AH, Vermeulen J, Winkelhagen J, van der Zwaard BC, van Dieren S, Goslings JC, Schepers T. Routine versus on demand removal of the syndesmotic screw; a protocol for an international randomised controlled trial (RODEO-trial). BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 Jan 31;19(1):35. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-1946-5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 29386053 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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METC2016_197

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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