Prediction of non-union in diaphyseal fractures

Completed

• Conditions: Delayed fracture healing; 10017322

• Registration Number: NL-OMON47158
• Lead Sponsor: eids Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Trial ended prematurely

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-10-30
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

age 18-70 years
Diaphyseal fractures of the clavicle, humerus, fore-arm, femur or lower leg.
Initial trauma X-rays available.

Exclusion Criteria

- Re-fracture; pathological fracture, more than one diaphyseal fracture
- Additional injury with an abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) grade * 2

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary study parameter is non union, defined as no full consolidated<br /><br>fracture after 9 months or in case additional surgery has been performed<br /><br>earlier due to insufficient fracture healing.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Investigate the effect of vitamin D status / deficiency on fracture healing; on<br /><br>the development of delayed or non-union. </p><br>