Observing recovery in patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures
Official title: Functional, Clinical, and Performance Outcomes Following Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture: A Prospective Observational Study
Run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NCT04615104 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different treatments for pelvic and acetabular fractures affect recovery and quality of life for patients over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04615104 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals with fractures of the pelvic ring or acetabulum who are willing to provide consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with fractures who are unwilling to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to collect and analyze data from patients who have sustained pelvic and acetabular fractures, whether treated surgically or non-surgically. By utilizing the NIH PROMIS tool, the study will assess functional outcomes and patient-reported experiences over time. The goal is to understand how different treatment approaches affect recovery and quality of life for these patients. This observational study will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of various treatment methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and recovery outcomes for patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures.
How similar studies have gone: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific approach to understanding functional outcomes in pelvic and acetabular fractures is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Fracture of the pelvic ring * Fracture of the acetabulum Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unwilling to provide consent to participate.
Where it's running
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Atrium Health- Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Madhav Karunakar, MD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Christine Churchill, MA
- Email: Christine.Churchill@advocatehealth.org
- Phone: 7043556947
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.