Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis for Calcaneal Fractures

Part of paid clinical trials in Orange, California.

Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Study ID
NCT06249126
Status
Recruiting

Conditions

  • Calcaneus Fracture

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Primary Fusion (Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) + Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis (PSTA) — PROCEDURE
    Definitive fixation by joint fusion
  • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) only — PROCEDURE
    Definitive fixation with plates and screws

Study Details

Management of severe injuries to the heel (displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures) continues to be a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Previous studies have demonstrated poor outcomes, and results show that patients experience long-term pain and decreased quality of life postoperatively. Poor outcomes are driven by pain, in particular, which is linked to post-traumatic subtalar arthritis.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 2, 2024
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
218 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Other: Primary Fusion (Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) + Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis (PSTA)
    Surgical fixation by joint fusion + Surgical fixation with plates and screws, plates, sutures, or rods are used to hold the broken bone together
  • Other: Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) only
    Surgical fixation with plates and screws, plates, sutures, or rods are used to hold the broken bone together

Primary Outcome Measure

Return to Work/Duty - Metabolic Equivalent for Tasks (METs) Score [ Time Frame: Week 6 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (17)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of California, IrvineOrangeCalifornia92868
Susan Demas
714-456-7012
John Scolaro, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Emory University, Grady Memorial Research HospitalAtlantaGeorgia30303
Morgan Fuller
404-251-8953
Jason Barron
Thomas Large, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Atrium Health NavicentMaconGeorgia31201
Jarrod Dumpe, MD
Adithi Shyam
Jarrod Dumpe, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Matthew Martell, DO (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Sarah Behrens, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
The University of ChicagoChicagoIllinois60637
Ashley Mayo
773-906-4605
Brianna Fram, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
University of KentuckyLexingtonKentucky40536
Paul Matuszewski, MD
859-323-5533
Matthew Eubank
Paul Matuszewski, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Louisiana State University - University Medical Center New OrleansNew OrleansLouisiana70112
Carolyn Bridgman
Jessica Rivera, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
University of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimoreMaryland21201
Mark Gage, MD
Mark Gage, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Jamaica Hospital Medical CenterJamaicaNew York11418
Akiva Sugerman
718-206-6923
Abhishek Ganta, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
NYC Health and Hospital/BellevueNew YorkNew York10016
Nina Fisher, MD
Ivanka Bhambhani
Nina Fisher, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
University of North Carolina Chapel HillChapel HillNorth Carolina27546
Andrew Chen, MD
Andrew Chen, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical CenterCharlotteNorth Carolina28203
Rachel B Seymour, PhD
Christine Churchill, MA
Joseph R Hsu, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Madhav Karunakar, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Laurence Kempton, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Suman Medda, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Kevin Phelps, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Sarah Pierrie, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Meghan Wally, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Rachel B Seymour, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Garrett Bullock, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle InstituteCharlotteNorth Carolina28204
Samuel E Ford, MD
Zach Hutchko
Samuel E Ford, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Atrium Health CabarrusConcordNorth Carolina28025
Luke Harmer, MD
Erica Grochowski, MPH
Luke Harmer, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Laura Blum, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistWinston-SalemNorth Carolina27157
Martha Holden
Jason Halvorson, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Prisma HealthGreenvilleSouth Carolina29605
Kyle Jeray, MD
Emily Williams
Kyle Jeray, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTennessee37232
Bethany Gallagher, MD
Karen Trochez
Bethany Gallagher, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
The University of Texas Medical BranchGalvestonTexas77555
Joseph Wenke, MD
Joseph Wenke, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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