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New treatment option for Orthopaedic Fractures
Official title Trial of Social Work Services in Fracture Clinic Setting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06973655
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Every year, many Canadians sustain a fracture that requires surgical treatment and results in a long recovery period. During this recovery period, patients may experience new or worsening mental health issues including depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- The are:
- Aged 18 or older.
- Has fracture of the appendicular skeleton
- Fracture required surgical management.
- Fracture occurred within the past 12 weeks. 3\. Willing to comply with the protocol. 4. Willing to provide informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Incarceration.
- Expected injury survival of less than 6 months.
- Terminal illness with expected survival of less than 6 months.
- Currently enrolled in a trial that does not permit co-enrollment.
- Unable to engage in protocol in the languages available in the local cluster.
- Prior enrollment in the trial.
See the full eligibility criteria
- The are:
- Aged 18 or older.
- Has fracture of the appendicular skeleton
- Fracture required surgical management.
- Fracture occurred within the past 12 weeks. 3\. Willing to comply with the protocol. 4. Willing to provide informed consent.
- Incarceration.
- Expected injury survival of less than 6 months.
- Terminal illness with expected survival of less than 6 months.
- Currently enrolled in a trial that does not permit co-enrollment.
- Unable to engage in protocol in the languages available in the local cluster.
- Prior enrollment in the trial.
- Declined to provide informed consent.
- Not approached at (or prior to) the first post-surgery fracture clinic visit (missed participant).
- Other reason to exclude the patient, as approved by the Methods Centre.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.