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Internal Fixation Device

PFN Implant for Hip Fracture

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Amiethab Aiyer, MD
Research Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial evaluates the safety, efficacy and feasibility of a new device for treating femur fractures, the Artemis PFN, which has been approved by the FDA.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with stable intertrochanteric femur fractures needing internal fixation. It's not open to children under 18, pregnant women, or patients with other orthopedic injuries.
What is being tested?
The Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) System is being tested for fixing broken hip bones near the top of the thigh bone. The study compares its safety and effectiveness to past methods used on similar patients.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, common risks associated with internal fixation devices include pain at the site of implantation, infection, bone healing problems, and possible need for additional surgeries.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary study objectives
Discharge disposition
Duration of hospital stay
Environmental costs
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implantExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will receive the Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implant.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Innov8orthoUNKNOWN
Johns Hopkins UniversityLead Sponsor
2,339 Previous Clinical Trials
14,881,611 Total Patients Enrolled
Amiethab Aiyer, MDPrincipal InvestigatorJohns Hopkins University

Media Library

Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implant (Internal Fixation Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05559736 — N/A
Femoral Neck Fracture Research Study Groups: Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implant
Femoral Neck Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implant Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05559736 — N/A
Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail (PFN) implant (Internal Fixation Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05559736 — N/A
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