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Aspirin for Ankle Fracture Healing
Study Summary
This trial will help to identify if taking aspirin after surgery to fix a fracture delays healing.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have a history of bleeding disorders.I have a broken shinbone near my ankle.You have had a serious reaction to aspirin in the past.I cannot take aspirin due to a specific health reason.I have been taking aspirin before joining this study.I am unable to understand and give consent for treatment.I have a broken ankle of any type.I am under 18 years old.I have had multiple broken bones from an injury.I am fit for orthopedic surgery.You are allergic to aspirin.I am on blood-thinning medication.I am scheduled for ankle fracture surgery at UAB.I am over 18 years old.
- Group 1: Aspirin
- Group 2: Non-Aspirin
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current enrollment size for this medical research?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov this research initiative is still active as of February 25th 2022 and was first announced on June 12 2019. To date they are in the process of recruiting up to 500 individuals from a single medical centre."
Is this initiative the inaugural effort of its kind?
"Since its initial trial in 2005, Aspirin has been heavily researched and received Phase 4 drug approval. Currently, 167 studies are underway across the world with participants from 1398 cities within 57 nations."
Are there specific criteria for participants to qualify for this medical research?
"This clinical trial requires 500 people aged 18 and up, who have recently sustained an ankle fracture and are due to receive surgical repair at UAB."
In what conditions is Aspirin utilized most frequently?
"Aspirin is the preferred means of managing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and has been found to help with other afflictions such as dental procedures, inflammation, and neck pain."
Is this medical experiment open to individuals younger than 40 years of age?
"The requirements to join this medical trial dictate that participants must be between 18 and 110 years old. In addition, 81 trials are designated for individuals who are under the age of majority while 450 studies accommodate seniors over 65."
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