Walk now or wait? new study tests early weightbearing after fracture surgery

NCT ID NCT05595148

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tibia fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Maryland, Capital Region Health

    Cheverly, Maryland, 20785, United States

  • University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States