Plain-English translation of NCT06451510 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a research study looking at people who had a specific type of knee fracture — called a tibial plateau fracture — to understand what happens to their knees in the long term. Researchers want to learn whether arthritis develops, how satisfied people are with their recovery, and what factors affect these outcomes. By studying medical records and X-rays from people treated over the past 15 years, the team hopes to better predict and prevent knee problems after this type of injury.
Tibial plateau fractures are serious knee injuries, but doctors don't have clear information about what happens to people's knees years after treatment. This study exists to fill that gap — to understand which patients are at risk for arthritis, how their quality of life is affected, and whether certain treatment approaches lead to better long-term outcomes.
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If you qualify, you would attend a visit where researchers examine your knee clinically and take X-rays if recent images aren't available. You'll complete two short questionnaires — one about your knee function and one about your overall quality of life — which take only a few minutes. The study uses existing medical records and imaging from Swedish health registries, so most of the work happens behind the scenes; your main involvement is the one clinical visit and providing consent to use your health information.
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Sweden
Sponsor
Umeå University
Collaborators
Region Norrbotten
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
September 2020
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.
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Central contact
Przemyslaw T Paradowski, MD, PhD
Umeå University
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