Single versus double coracoclavicular loop stabilization for unstable distal clavicular fractures, a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20230619001

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-19

Start date

2018-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

distal clavicular fracture clavicle, fracture, unstable, coracoclavicular, stabilization, fixation,

Interventions

Coracoclavicular loop stabilization is a surgical operation using a ultra high strength suture which has a long-chain polyethylene to make a suture for stabilizing the clavicle to the coracoid, acting

Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery

Single coracoclavicular loop stabilization,Double coracoclavicular loop stabilization

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18-60 years old 2. Acute (less than 2 weeks) Neer type II-distal clavicular fractures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Associated ipsilateral upper extremity fractures (e.g. coracoid, acromion, scapula, or humerus fracture) 2. Fractures that extended to the middle third of the clavicle) 3. Open fractures 4. Associated neurovascular injury 5. Patients with comorbidities who have a high risk of surgery 6. Patients with low-demand activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Constant score 24 months after surgery Questionnaire	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
ASES Score 24 months after surgery questionnaire,VAS score of pain 24 months after surgery Questionnaire,Fracture displacement 24 months after surgery Radiological measurement,Coracoclavicular distance 24 months after surgery Radiological measurement,Union status 24 months after surgery Radiological measurement	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKhanathip Jitpakdee

Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital

khanathip.j@gmail.com038320200

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026