Investigator-Initiated Studies

Please contact the Orthopaedic Research Office (604-806-8743) for more information.

Acutrak Study CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Start Date: March 13, 2017
Principal Investigator: Dr. Alastair S.E. Younger
Sponsor: Acumed

Purpose: This prospective pivotal study aims to assess and compare the efficacy of fully and partially threaded screws, used in subtalar fusion, to create bridging bone.

Biocartilage Study CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Start Date: January 29, 2019
Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrea Veljkovic
Sponsor: Arthrex

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of BioCartilage® in the microfracture treatment of osteochondral defects (OCD).

OCD Database Study CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Start Date: March 28, 2017
Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrea Veljkovic

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the long term effects of surgical treatment for patients with OCDs. We hope to identify the risk factors of re-operations; to explore any predictors of surgical outcome; and to recognize patients at high-risk for developing OCDs.

OCD Validation Study RECRUITMENT CLOSED

Start Date: July 22, 2013
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin Wing

Purpose: To gather evidence to support and justify the use of two questionnaires (AOS, FAAM) in the assessment of the different interventions available for treatment of OCD. Ultimately, this study will help to establish a prospective clinical database at the St. Paul’s Hospital Orthopaedic Research Office for use in future OCD research.

OCD Weight Bearing Study RECRUITMENT CLOSED

Start Date: September 6, 2013
Principal Investigator: Dr. Alastair Younger

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of weight bearing as tolerated compared to non-weight bearing on patient outcomes following arthroscopic forage of OCDs in the ankle.

Hallux Valgus Education Study RECRUITMENT CLOSED

Start Date: February 22, 2017
Principal Investigator: Dr. Andrea Veljkovic

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of an education program on the expectations, satisfaction, and outcomes of patients presenting as first time referrals for Hallux Valgus/Bunions at the St. Paul’s Foot and Ankle Clinic.

Academic Studies

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COFAS – Ankle Arthritis Study CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Start Date: April 1, 2003
Investigators: Dr. Kevin Wing, Dr. Murray Penner, Dr. Alastair Younger

Purpose:To examine the outcomes of ankle fusions and replacements over time. Baseline follow-up scores from 700 patients are analysed to determine the long-term outcomes of ankle fusions and replacements.

SCOPE Study RECRUITMENT CLOSED

Start Date: June 24, 2014
Investigators: Dr. Alastair Younger, Dr. Murray Penner, Dr. Kevin Wing

Purpose: The primary purpose of this single-centre study is to determine the benefit of arthroscopic surgery vs. open surgery for indications in foot surgery.

WEDGE II Study CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Start Date: January 1, 2016
Principal Investigator: Dr. Alastair Younger

Purpose: To evaluate distal tibial osteotomies as a treatment option for arthritis or deformity of the ankle compared to ankle arthroplasty and arthrodesis.

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