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TRial to Evaluate UltraSound in the Treatment of Tibial Fractures
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San Francisco |
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California |
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94110 |
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Tibial Fractures |
| Purpose: |
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound on
tibial fractures treated with intramedullary nailing.
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| Study Summary: |
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A randomized, placebo-treatment controlled, clinical trial to evaluate the safety and
efficacy of low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound, applied to tibial fractures treated with
intramedullary nailing.
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| Criteria: |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females age 18 years or older
- Have an open or closed tibial fracture amenable to intramedullary nail fixation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Tibial fracture associated with a vascular injury requiring repair
- Pilon fractures
- Tibial fractures that extend into the joint and require reduction
- Pathologic fractures • Bilateral tibial fractures
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| NCT ID: |
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NCT00667849 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Mohit Bhandari, MD
McMaster University
Brett Gordon, BS
Phone: 919-474-6747
Email: brett.gordon@smith-nephew.com
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| Backup Contact: |
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Email: edward.philpot@smith-nephew.com
Edward Philpot, M.D.
Phone: 919-474-6777
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| Location Contact: |
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San Francisco, California 94110
United States
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Site Status: Recruiting |
| Data Source: |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 18, 2013 |
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