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Simultaneous Lengthening of Bilateral Femora and Tibiae in Achondroplastic Patients

Primary Purpose

SHOX Gene With Short Stature

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Lengthening over nail
Sponsored by
Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for SHOX Gene With Short Stature focused on measuring Lengthening

Eligibility Criteria

3 Years - 11 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Achondroplasia, first lengthening period

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous lengthening

Sites / Locations

  • Istanbul Medical School

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

Achondroplasia lengthening

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Paley's functional scoring system
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

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
April 1, 2011
Last Updated
April 1, 2011
Sponsor
Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01328418
Brief Title
Simultaneous Lengthening of Bilateral Femora and Tibiae in Achondroplastic Patients
Official Title
Simultaneous Lengthening of Bilateral Femora and Tibiae in Achondroplastic Patients
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2002 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2011 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
SHOX Gene With Short Stature
Keywords
Lengthening

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
22 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Achondroplasia lengthening
Arm Type
Other
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Lengthening over nail
Intervention Description
External fixator is used to lengthen either the femur or the tibia over an intramedullary nail
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Paley's functional scoring system
Description
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
Time Frame
Minimum 2 year follow-up

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
3 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
11 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Achondroplasia, first lengthening period Exclusion Criteria: Previous lengthening
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Istanbul Medical School
City
Istanbul
ZIP/Postal Code
34390
Country
Turkey

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