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Weight Bearing After Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Fixation
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
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.
Official title: Immediate Versus Delayed Weight Bearing After Fixation of Pelvis and Acetabulum Fractures: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-10
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2025-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Immediate Weight Bearing Pelvis
Patient with a pelvis fracture may be randomized to be immediately weight bearing as tolerated after surgery.
Delayed Weight Bearing Pelvis
Patient with a pelvis fracture may be randomized to be delayed weight bearing as tolerated (either non-weight bearing, foot flat, or toe touch weight bearing per surgeon discretion) for 6-12 weeks after surgery.
Immediate Weight Bearing Acetabulum
Patient with an acetabulum fracture may be randomized to be immediately weight bearing as tolerated after surgery.
Delayed Weight Bearing Acetabulum
Patient with an acetabulum fracture may be randomized to be delayed weight bearing as tolerated (either non-weight bearing, foot flat, or toe touch weight bearing per surgeon discretion) for 6-12 weeks after surgery.
Locations (7)
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, California, United States
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center - University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Inova Medical Group
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Vancouver General Hospital - University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada