Quantitative Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Simple Bone Cyst Healing
Simple Bone Cyst
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Simple Bone Cyst
Eligibility Criteria
Arm 1 - Simple Bone Cyst Patients
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients ≥ 2 and ≤ 21 years
- Patients with a diagnosis of simple bone cyst located in a long bone confirmed by imaging within 3 months prior to registration
- All patients and/or their parents or legally authorized representatives must sign a written informed consent. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with implants to stabilize the bone where the cyst is located.
- Patients with bone disease (i.e. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease)
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Patients with a simple bone cyst crossing the growth plate
Arm 2 - Healthy Controls
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients ≥ 2 and ≤ 21 years
- All patients and/or their parents or legally authorized representatives must sign a written informed consent. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with bone disease (i.e. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease)
- Patients receiving any bone-modifying agents (i.e. steroids, bisphosphanates, etc.)
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Arm 3 - Fracture patients
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients ≥ 2 and ≤ 21 years
- Patients who have undergone any type of casting or surgical treatment for their fracture
- All patients and/or their parents or legally authorized representatives must sign a written informed consent. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with bone disease (i.e. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease)
- Patients receiving any bone-modifying agents (i.e. steroids, bisphosphanates, etc.)
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Sites / Locations
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Simple Bone Cyst Patients
Fracture patients
Health volunteers
Z-score measurements will be taken from the mid-shaft tibia and distal third of the radius of both extremities where possible using quantitative ultrasound at baseline and once annually for 2 years. There will also be optional blood samples taken o measure bone alkaline phosphatase.
Z-score measurements will be taken from the mid-shaft tibia and distal third of the radius of both extremities where possible using quantitative ultrasound at baseline, after 3 months and at future follow-up visits as clinically indicated or at a one year follow-up visit. There will also be optional blood samples taken to measure bone alkaline phosphatase.
Z-score measurements will be taken from the mid-shaft tibia and distal third of the radius of both extremities where possible using quantitative ultrasound at baseline, after 3 months and at a one year follow-up visit. There will also be optional blood samples taken to measure bone alkaline phosphatase.