Short vs long rod for thigh bone cancer fracture
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of metal rods (short and long) used to fix broken or weakened thigh bones caused by cancer. The goal is to find out which rod works better for patients, which could help improve treatment for this condition.
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Who can take part
- You have a broken or at-risk thigh bone (femur) due to cancer that can be fixed with a metal rod.
- You are willing to participate and attend follow-up visits.
- The cancer is not in the hip joint or pelvis, and the break is not in a location that requires a different treatment.
- You do not have multiple separate spots of cancer in the thigh bone (confirmed by imaging).
- You do not have kidney cancer or sarcoma (a type of cancer in bones or soft tissue).
- You can understand and speak Chinese and are able to follow the study plan.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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