Weight Bearing After Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Fixation (NCT07189156) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Weight Bearing After Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Fixation
United States, Canada200 participantsStarted 2025-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study to determine if a randomized clinical trial of immediate versus delayed weight bearing after undergoing surgical fixation of a pelvis or acetabulum fracture is feasible. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Are surgeons willing to allow inclusion of their patients into such a trial? Are patients willing to participate in such a trial? Will patients be compliant with assigned weight bearing status in such a trial? Can good patient follow-up be obtained in such a trial? Is participation in such a trial safe?
Patients from 7 medical centers will be enrolled, and randomized to immediate weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT) versus delayed WBAT (for 6-12 weeks). Feasibility metrics revolving around enrollment, follow-up, and documentation will be monitored, as well as medical and surgical complications. This pilot study will help inform feasibility and design of a larger definitive multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) on this topic.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adults 18 years old and above
. Patients with surgically treated pelvis or acetabulum fractures
Exclusion criteria
. Presence of fractures to the ipsilateral or contralateral lower extremity that would preclude WBAT on the surgically repaired pelvis/acetabulum fracture
. Presence of upper extremity injury that would limit weight bearing using an assistive device such as a walker or crutches
. Severe injuries to other body systems that would prevent patient from being able to comply with weight bearing protocol
. Presence of significant psychiatric or cognitive disorder or disability that would prevent patient from being able to comply with weight bearing protocol
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
1
Study enrollment rates of eligible patients
Timeframe: Within 72 hours after surgery
2
Clinic follow-up rates for patients enrolled in study
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Correct documentation of randomized weight bearing status in medical charts of patients
Timeframe: 12 months
4
Correct documentation of secondary outcome of reoperation in medical documentation