Screw or no screw? trial tests best fix for elderly pelvic fractures
NCT ID NCT05765669
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two approaches for a specific type of pelvic fracture (LC1) in people aged 60 and older. One group receives a minimally invasive surgery to place screws that stabilize the bone, while the other group gets pain management and physical therapy without surgery. The goal is to see which method helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain more effectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Percutaneous screw fixation (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If screw fixation proves better, it could become a standard treatment to help elderly patients with this fracture walk sooner and with less pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery also carries risks like infection or complications from anesthesia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Allina, Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433, United States
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HealthPartners, Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States
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Park Nicollet, Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426, United States