IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System for the Treatment of Impending and Actual Pelvi… (NCT04842266) | Clinical Trial Compass
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IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System for the Treatment of Impending and Actual Pelvis Fractures
United States100 participantsStarted 2021-11-18
Plain-language summary
The aim of this project is to assess the effectiveness of the IlluminOss pelvic implants in patients with pelvic metastatic disease presenting with pain, risk of pathologic fracture, non-displaced or minimally displaced pathologic fracture of the pelvis, and geriatric patients with pelvic fragility fractures. Results from this study will be used to confirm preliminary clinically and possibly statistically significant reductions in pain and improvements in function among these patients.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patient is a skeletally mature patient 21 years of age or older (closed epiphyseal plates) who receiving the FDA-approved IlluminOss Pelvic Implant
. IlluminOss Pelvic Implant is intended to treat pain due to impending or actual non-displaced or minimally displaced pathologic fractures of the pelvis secondary to metastatic malignancy, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, or radiation osteitis or a pelvic fragility fracture in a geriatric patients (age 65 or older)
. VAS Pain Score ≥ 30 on 0 to 100 scale
Exclusion criteria
. Patient is uncooperative, or patient incapable of following directions (for example, as a consequence of a neurological or psychiatric disorder)
. Patient is a prisoner
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.
What they're measuring
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Survey of patient-reported outcomes
Timeframe: Pre-operatively through 2 years after surgery