Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Weight Bearing After Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Fixation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Conditions:

Pelvis Fractures

Acetabulum Fractures

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief 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 mai...

Detailed Description

Early weight bearing is frequently allowed and encouraged following fixation of hip and femoral and tibial shaft fractures, while periarticular and pelvis and acetabulum fractures are often prescribed...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults 18 years old and above
  • Patients with surgically treated pelvis or acetabulum fractures

Exclusion

  • 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
  • Pre-injury non-ambulatory status
  • Suspected issues with follow-up
  • Language barriers precluding obtaining adequate informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07189156

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

December 1 2028

Last Update

September 23 2025

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1

University of Alabama Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

2

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Colton, California, United States, 92324

3

Indiana University Health

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

4

R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center - University of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201