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Early Outcomes Utilizing the TRUMATCH Graft Cage for Segmental Long Bone Defects: A Case Series
Led by University of California, San Diego · Updated on 2026-02-09
5
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the use of the TRUMATCH Graft Cage to repair large segmental defects in long bones such as the humerus, femur, and tibia. This observational case series includes patients aged 18 and older who have these critical-sized bone defects requiring surgical fixation. The goal is to collect data over three years to better understand the healing process, complications, and recovery outcomes associated with this device. Participants who agree to join will receive the TRUMATCH Graft Cage during surgery to repair their long bone defects. The study focuses on collecting information about healing rates, complication rates, reoperation rates, pain levels, and the time it takes to return to normal activities. Data collection will occur over two years following the procedure to evaluate early outcomes of using the graft cage. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to track their healing progress and any complications. Researchers will assess pain scores, need for additional surgeries, and functional recovery. The study will analyze this information after three years of data collection to provide insights on the graft cage's usefulness for managing complex long bone injuries. Participation involves follow-up visits and evaluations related to their surgical repair and recovery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Case Series: TRUMATCH Graft Cage for Segmental Long Bone Defects
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Humerus, femur, or tibia segmental defects requiring surgery
- Evaluation and treatment at UCSD
- Ages 18 year and older
- Ability to understand the content of the patient information/informed consent form
You will not qualify if you...
- Any not medically managed severe systemic disease
- Their doctor has decided that it is in the patient's best interest to receive a different method of repair
- Their doctor has determined that the patient has a condition that would make them unsuitable for participation in the study
- Pregnancy or women planning to conceive within the subject participation period (1 year); pregnancy will be self-reported and no test will be performed
- Prisoner
- Participation in any other pharmacologic or medicinal product study within the previous month that could influence the results of this study.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 week
Participants undergo surgical repair of segmental long bone defects using the TRUMATCH Graft Cage followed by immediate post-operative care.
1 surgical visit and several immediate post-operative visits
Duration - 2 years
Participants are monitored for healing, complications, and recovery over a period of up to 2 years after surgery.
Regular follow-up visits over 2 years
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States, 92093
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Research Team
D
Dominic Baun, MS
W
William Kent, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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