Operative vs Non-Operative Treatment of Sacral Fractures (NCT04044300) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Operative vs Non-Operative Treatment of Sacral Fractures
United States104 participantsStarted 2019-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare percutaneous trans-iliac trans-sacral screw fixation to non-operative management for the treatment of symptomatic, sacral fragility fractures in elderly patients.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Male or female patients ≥ 60 years of age
. Pelvic ring fractures classified as LC1 or sacral U, confirmed with plain radiographs, CT and/or MRI
. Fracture is the result of a low energy mechanism of injury or an insufficiency fracture without a precipitating event
. Onset of symptoms within four weeks of presentation to hospital
. Significant pain or disability determined by:
. Reported pain score ≥ 7 using the Visual Analogue Score (VAS) after a Timed "Up \& Go" (TUG) test, or
. Inability to complete the TUG test
. Inability to get out of bed secondary to pain for 2 consecutive days
Exclusion criteria
. Vertically or rotationally unstable pelvic ring injuries
. Pathologic fracture secondary to tumor
. Non-ambulatory prior to injury
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.