Taking Part
This page explains the ODD SOCKS study for people who might be interested in joining.
Overview
We are recruiting children aged between 8 and 15 years old with a severe fracture (where the bone ends have moved apart from each other) through the growth plate at the bottom of the tibia bone.
Patient Information
If you are considering taking part please follow the links below for more information about what will happen if you decide to take part:
What to expect
Those who agree will be split into two groups, using a study process called ‘randomisation' to fairly select one of the two treatments. All children will be followed-up for two-years to monitor their function, and the length and appearance of the leg. The study will also ask about pain, whether any more surgery is needed, school attendance, complications and the number of hospital visits.
Additional patient information
If you turn 16 years old we will ask you to reconsent to continue your involvement in the study (click below to download):
Patient Information Sheet for Children & Young people (click below to download):
Videos explaining more about clinical research
To find out more about what we mean by research, please watch the following videos:
What is a trial?
Why do we do Trials?
Consent and Assent
