Walk or wait? new study challenges bed rest after broken bone surgery
NCT ID NCT05595148
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looks at whether people with surgically treated leg or pelvis fractures can start walking right away instead of waiting 6-12 weeks. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to immediate weightbearing or delayed weightbearing. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and practical for a larger future study.
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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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