Immediate Versus Late Weight Bearing After Tibial Plateau Fractures Internal Fixation (NCT05502679) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Immediate Versus Late Weight Bearing After Tibial Plateau Fractures Internal Fixation
Egypt56 participantsStarted 2022-09-01
Plain-language summary
Postoperative rehabilitation for tibial plateau fracture generally involves prolonged non-weight bearing time while other protocols use partial weight-bearing and bracing before full weight-bearing is recommended at 9 to 12 weeks following surgical fixation. No study to date has investigated the effect of standardized pragmatic exercise protocol added to immediate weight bearing after tibial plateau fractures surgical fixation on patient's functional outcomes, knee ROM, pain, radiographic boney alignment, gait, and return to work.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Women and men (18 to 65 years of age) admitted to Assiut University Hospital - Trauma unit with the diagnosis of traumatic tibial plateau closed fracture.
. Open or arthroscopic internal fixation for tibial plateau fracture.
. An Orthopedic surgeon with at least 5 years of surgery experience.
. Precontoured and standard locking compression plates for the tibia plateau fracture internal fixation.
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?
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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
1
The change in Oxford knee score (OKS) from 6 weeks to 3 months and 6 months after surgery
Timeframe: 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months after the surgery
2
The change in active Knee range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 and 6 weeks, 3months after the surgery
3
The change of radiograph measurements on X-ray
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months after the surgery
4
The change on clinical impression of reduction quality on Computed tomography
Timeframe: Baseline and 3 months after the surgery