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Simple Bone Cysts in Kids

Bone Cyst

Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are cysts filled with fluid that occur most frequently in the long bones (arms or legs) of children. There are many ways to treat SBCs but it is unclear if one is better than another. The purpose of this research trial is to compare the effectiveness of two common treatments that are used by surgeons today.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL
  • Eligible Ages:

    2 to 21

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a confirmed simple bone cyst in a long bone (ie. arm or leg) within last 3 months
* At least 3 weeks must have elapsed since last fracture
* At least 3 months must have elapsed since last cyst treatment
* Patients and/or their legal representatives willing to provide written informed consent (and assent, when appropriate)
* Patients with stabilizing implants in the bone where the cyst is located

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with bone disease (ie. osteogenesis imperfecta, cancer, osteoporosis, Paget's disease)
* Pregnant or breastfeeding female
* Patients with cysts crossing the growth plate (area where bone grows)

Study Location

Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

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The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Primary Contact

Julie Shiu

[email protected]
BC Children's Hospital
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

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Primary Contact

Harpreet Chhina

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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

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Primary Contact

Holly Livock

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IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

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Primary Contact

Jennifer Hurry

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Shriners Hospital for Children - Canadian Unit
Shriners Hospital for Children - Canadian Unit
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

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Alberta Children's Hospital
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Primary Contact

Yoga Dhanapala

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Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario
Canada

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Primary Contact

Jacob Davidson

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
The Hospital for Sick Children
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT02193841