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NCT07365202: OFFPAV

Osteosynthesis of Fibula Fractures With a Locked Thin Plate

Not yet recruiting Last updated 26 January 2026
What this trial tests

trial in Osteosynthesis of Fibula Fractures With a Locked Thin Plate in 40 participants. Not yet recruiting.

Timeline
15 January 2026
Primary endpoint
15 December 2026
15 December 2026

Quick facts

Lead sponsorUniversity Hospital, Grenoble
StatusNot yet recruiting
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment40
Start date15 January 2026
Primary completion15 December 2026
Estimated completion15 December 2026
Sites1 location across France

Conditions studied

Sponsor

University Hospital, Grenoble

Who can join

Adults 18 to 100, any sex, with Osteosynthesis of Fibula Fractures With a Locked Thin Plate. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Ankle fractures represent about 10% of all fractures and are common in both elderly patients with comorbidities and younger polytraumatized individuals. Traditional fibular osteosynthesis uses open plating, which carries up to a 20% complication rate, mainly due to skin issues. These complications are more frequent in patients with diabetes, vascular or neurological disease, obesity, or tobacco/alcohol use, as well as in open fractures or fracture-dislocations. Standard plates can also cause long-term discomfort due to their thickness, often requiring removal. Recent meta-analyses show that fibular nailing and thin one-third tubular plates result in fewer complications than anatomical plates, while maintaining similar bone-healing rates (97-100%). New thinner locked plates (2.8 mm) have been developed to reduce skin risks and discomfort; biomechanical studies suggest superior strength. Clinical research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and tolerance.

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