Nail vs. replacement for bone metastases in upper thigh
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks back at past patients to compare two types of surgery for broken or weak thigh bones caused by cancer that spread. It helps doctors understand which option—a metal nail or a joint replacement—works better.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery between 2000 and 2023 at one of the two study hospitals.
- You were 18 or older when you had the surgery.
- Your surgery was for a broken or about-to-break thigh bone caused by cancer that spread from elsewhere.
- You had one of these procedures: intramedullary nail or a type of hip replacement.
- Your doctors have your medical records and images available for review.
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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