Walk now or wait? new study tests early weightbearing after fracture surgery
NCT ID NCT05595148
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether patients with surgically treated leg, pelvis, or hip socket fractures can safely start walking right away instead of waiting 6-12 weeks. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to immediate weightbearing or delayed weightbearing. The goal is to see if this approach is practical for a larger future trial, focusing on how many people enroll, stay in the study, and follow instructions correctly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland, Capital Region Health
Cheverly, Maryland, 20785, United States
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University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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