RecruitingNot Applicable

In-Shoe Loadsol Force Analysis Study LC1 Fractures

United States50 participantsStarted 2026-04-18

Plain-language summary

To determine if surgical fixation of geriatric pelvic ring fractures improves objective gait metrics compared to non-operative management, and to correlate gait parameters with clinical outcomes including hospital quality measures.

Who can participate

Age range

65 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: Closed, low energy pelvic ring injury Inability to discharge home from emergency room due to pain and limited weight bearing No neurovascular compromise No severe medical comorbidities preventing treatment. Exclusion Criteria: Dementia Immobility (wheelchair use or greater) prior to pelvic ring injury Concomitant fractures of upper or lower extremities Inability to provide informed consent.

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

Gait Analysis

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07608107

SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-01-01

Contact for this trial

Mounika Ponakala, MS

7327071037 mounika.ponakala@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

65 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.