The Use of a Minimally Invasive Internal Fixation Device for Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Fr… (NCT05871866) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Use of a Minimally Invasive Internal Fixation Device for Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
Pelvic fractures are common presentations to major trauma centers and are associated with significant morbidity in polytrauma patients. Traditional open reduction and internal fixation is associated with a high incidence of surgical morbidity, while external fixators, used for both temporary stabilisation and as definitive management, have a complication rate of up to 62% \[4\], with poor patient tolerance, pin site infection and aseptic loosening the more commonly documented complications in the literature.
Minimally invasive techniques have become more popular recently in the management of pelvic injuries due to their lower incidence of surgical morbidity. The application of a pelvic internal fixator (INFIX) has been presented as a comparable alternative to external fixation of anterior pelvic ring injuries.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who had APC-II
* Patients who had APC-III
* Patients who had LC - II
* Patients who had LC -III
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who had immature skeletons or medical contraindications such as combined neurovascular injuries and uncontrolled medical diseases.
* Open fractures.
* Stable pelvic ring fractures.
* Patients who had combined acetabular fractures
* Patients who had a hernia or previous lower abdominal surgery.
* Pregnancy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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