Geriatric Lateral Compression 1 Pelvic Fractures
Eligible age
60–100 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
Lateral compression-1 (LC1) pelvic ring fragility fractures cause significant pain and morbidity. These fragility injuries are associated with prolonged immobility and long hospital stays. Currently there is no consensus on operative stabilization of LC1 pelvic fractures, nor are there evidence-based guidelines to aid in management of these injury types. Furthermore, there is variability in operative indications, improvement in pain and mobilization. The purpose of this study is to compare percutaneous screw fixation to non-operative management in symptomatic LC1 fragility fractures in elderly patients.
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Patients \>/= 60 years of age
- ✓ Lateral compression 1 pelvic ring fractures confirmed with plain radiographs, CT and/or MRI
- ✓ Low energy mechanism of injury or an insufficiency fracture without a precipitating event
- ✓ Acute injury within four weeks of presentation
- ✓ Inability or significant pain to mobilize with physical therapy assistance for 48 hours: Significant pain as determined by a pain score ≥ 7 with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) after a Timed "Up \& Go" (TUG) assessment, or inability to complete the TUG assessment.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Dementia
- ✕ Vertically or rotationally unstable pelvic ring injuries
- ✕ Pathologic fracture secondary to tumor
- ✕ Non-ambulatory prior to injury
- ✕ Acute neurologic deficit
- ✕ High-energy mechanism of injury
- ✕ Concomitant injuries affecting ambulation
- ✕ Presence of another injury or medical condition that prevents ambulation
Where it's recruiting
Coon Rapids · Saint Louis Park · Saint Paul
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05765669 · last updated 2025-06-13