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Implant Removal vs. Fixation for Lisfranc Injury (FIRM Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
The patient must be medically fit for anesthesia
18 years of age or older and skeletally mature
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 months
Awards & highlights

FIRM Trial Summary

This trial is looking at whether or not it's better to remove implants after surgery for a Lisfranc injury.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who have had a Lisfranc injury to the midfoot treated with screws or plates within the past 21 days. Participants must be medically fit for anesthesia, able to follow the study protocol and attend all follow-ups. Exclusions include active infections, other injuries affecting recovery, high surgical risk (ASA Class V), cognitive impairments, pregnancy, previous foot deformities or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to determine whether it's better to remove or keep implants used in fixing Lisfranc injuries of the midfoot after surgery. It will compare patient-reported outcomes and x-ray results between two groups: one undergoing implant removal and another retaining their implants.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include complications from additional surgery such as infection risks, pain at the site of implant removal, possible damage during surgery leading to functional impairment, and general risks associated with anesthesia.

FIRM Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am healthy enough to undergo anesthesia.
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I am 18 years old or older and my bones have stopped growing.

FIRM Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)
Secondary outcome measures
American Orthopedics Foot and Ankle Midfoot Score (AOFAS)
Comparative cost analysis between treatment groups
Patient-reported Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Foot and Ankle
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FIRM Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Retention GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The implant retention group will retain their implant for a minimum of 2 years from the time of their initial surgery.
Group II: Removal GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The implant removal group will have surgery scheduled 6 months after their initial surgical fixation.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial University of NewfoundlandOTHER
67 Previous Clinical Trials
1,830,798 Total Patients Enrolled
University of CalgaryLead Sponsor
782 Previous Clinical Trials
845,789 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Removal Group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03694288 — N/A
Lisfranc Injury Research Study Groups: Retention Group, Removal Group
Lisfranc Injury Clinical Trial 2023: Removal Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03694288 — N/A
Removal Group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03694288 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there still openings in this clinical experiment?

"The information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this research initiative is actively seeking volunteers; it was made public by September 7th 2017 and has been modified most recently on July 7th 2022."

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To what extent is participation in this trial being limited?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov host the information that proves this clinical trial is still recruiting participants since its initial posting on September 7th 2017 and most recent update of July 7th 2022. The study requires 100 patients to be recruited from one site."

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~13 spots leftby Mar 2025