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NCT Number: NCT04039776

EVALUATION OF BONE PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PATELLO-FEMORAL DISORDERS

The aim of the study is to compare, in patients with patellofemoral joint disorders, the values related to the bone indexes of this joint, obtained from CT performed both in orthostatism and clinostatism

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Key information

Conditions

Patello Femoral Syndrome Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute

Bologna, 40136, Italy

About this study

The aim of the study is to compare, in patients with patellofemoral joint disorders, the values related to the bone indexes of this joint, obtained from CT performed both in orthostatism and clinostatism.

Young patients with patellofemoral joint pathology, for which a diagnostic examination is necessary in order to determine a possible surgical indication, will be included in this pilot study, and will be evaluated using the "Cone Beam Computed Tomography "(CBCT), a machine that use a low dose of radiation compared to traditional CT systems, and allows the examination in supine and standing position knee . In this way, for the same patient it will be possible to calculate the bone indexes both in weight-bearing condition and in non-weight-bearing, comparing the values between them, to identify possible differences due to the influence of orthostatism.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female patients, between 18 and 50;
  • Pathology or suspected patellofemoral joint pathology in which a CT examination is required for a diagnostic examination;
  • Signature of informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients incapable of understanding and will;
  • Pregnant women;
  • Patients with history of previous fractures of the knee.
  • BMI> 40.

Treatment and study plan

"Cone Beam Computed Tomography" (CBCT)

Diagnostic Test

"Cone Beam Computed Tomography "(CBCT), a machine that use a low dose of radiation compared to traditional CT systems, and allows the examination in supine and standing position knee . In this way, for the same patient it will be possible to calculate the bone indexes both in weight-bearing condition and in non-weight-bearing, comparing the values between them, to identify possible differences due to the influence of orthostatism.

Primary outcomes

  1. Distance between tibial tuberosity and trochlear sulcus

    Time frame: 1 month

    It is a direct measure of the valgus alignment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Other

Registry information

Official study title

EVALUATION OF BONE PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PATELLO-FEMORAL DISORDERS WITH TC IN HORTOSTATISM AND CLINOSTATISM: PILOT STUDY

Acronym: FeRo-CT

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jul 31, 2019
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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