Simultaneous Lengthening of Bilateral Femora and Tibiae in Achondroplastic Patients

Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.1 site in 1 country22 target enrollmentApril 2002

ConditionsSHOX Gene With Short Stature

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: SHOX Gene With Short Stature
Sponsor: Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.
Enrollment: 22
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Paley's functional scoring system
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 15 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether lengthening of both the tibiae and femora in achondroplastic patients is safe and provides reproducible outcome.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 2002

End Date

March 2011

Last Updated

15 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Achondroplasia, first lengthening period

Exclusion Criteria

•Previous lengthening

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Paley's functional scoring system

Time Frame: Minimum 2 year follow-up

Paley's functional scoring system evaluates the results after lengthening or deformity correction procedures: residual limb length discrepancy, any brace or other aid usage, joint contracture, pain, soft tissue dystrophism