CompletedNot Applicable

Methodology to Transfer High Volumes of Data for Distant Expert Radiographic Evaluation of Pelvic Ring Injuries

28 participantsStarted 2012-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this retrospective cohort study based on a prospectively filled registry was to determine whether standard anteroposterior pelvic radiographs with and without pelvic binder provide valuable information on pelvic ring injury anatomy and stability when compared to computed tomography images alone. The ultimate goal was to improve the management of these injuries in both emergency and definitive treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * 1\) admission to the author's institution between January 2012 and December 2023; * 2\) high-energy pelvic ring injury involving a non-pathologic pelvis (i.e., no prior injury, pathology, or surgery compromising image interpretation), surgically treated within three weeks of injury; * 3\) age ≥18 years at the time of trauma. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) imaging acquired after any kind of surgical stabilization (i.e. emergent external fixation), which could bias injury assessment; * 2\) incomplete imaging dataset, defined as the absence of any of the following: pelvic computed tomography, standard anteroposterior pelvic radiograph with pelvic binder, and standard anteroposterior pelvic radiograph without pelvic binder; * 3\) poor image quality, including incomplete pelvic coverage, computed tomography slice thickness \>2 mm, motion artifacts, or incompatibility with the image viewer used for the study; * 4\) documented (written or verbal) refusal to participate.

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

Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen / Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Young and Burgess classification

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Pelvic ring mechanical stability assessment

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Surgical fixation plan

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07115602

SponsorAxel Gamulin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen / Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Young and Burgess classification

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Pelvic ring mechanical stability assessment

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1

Surgical fixation plan

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of primary injury evaluation at day 1