Retro Versus Trans Articular Drilling for Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: A Controlled study
This study is completed in the United States and in Canada. It is testing Retro-articular drilling for Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans.
OCD, Juvenile Osteochondritis DissecansOtherFrom 8 Years to 18 Years
The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.
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In plain English
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether Two Surgical Drilling Techniques may be useful for people experiencing ocd.
What would participation involve?
Participants may receive Two Surgical Drilling Techniques, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Canada and in the United States.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for people with ocd. Because it may involve minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.
Your next step
Check the study details
Check the official source, then confirm these points with the research team.
The overall study status can differ from each site's status. Open a country to see its locations and their registry status.
Canada · 1 site
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
United States · 13 sites
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Centennial, Colorado
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Farmington, Connecticut
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
St. Luke's Children's Hospital
Boise, Idaho
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
Nashville, Tennessee
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Site status: Not listed — confirm with the team
In practice
For you
Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.
Ask the research team to explain the activities, time commitment, and follow-up involved.
Study sites are listed. Confirm the relevant site and any travel before making plans.
Important
Not medical advice
Information from public sources.
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FAQ
Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with ocd. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Why is the study type not clearly categorized?
The study type is not clearly categorized in the public registry. Focus on the objective, required tasks, visits, any intervention, and eligibility criteria, then ask the study team to confirm.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ocd; age range: From 8 Years to 18 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
The public registry does not clearly describe all participation steps. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What risks or points should I check?
The public registry does not make the main risk category clear. Ask the study team what activities are required, what could feel uncomfortable, how safety is monitored, and what happens if you want to stop. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not currently recruiting. This page remains available for information. Check the official record for the latest status and explore other recruiting studies.
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