Early experience with treatment of unstable pelvic fracture using a computer aided system

ISRCTN ISRCTN38873803
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN38873803
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
09/11/2017
Registration date
10/11/2017
Last edited
01/12/2022
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Pelvic fractures, especially the unstable pelvic fractures, are associated with massive hemorrhage or important organ injuries resulting in significant morbidity (disease) and mortality (death). The early reduction (a type of surgical procedure to try and fix the fracture) for the unstable pelvic fractures has been considered to be effective to improve the clinical results. However, the optimal early reduction technique for the unstable pelvic fractures remains controversial. This study uses a computer aided system to help treat the unstable fracture. The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness and report early experience with reduction of the unstable pelvic fractures using a computer aided pelvic reduction frame.

Who can participate?
Adults aged 18 and older who have unilateral unstable pelvic fractures and displacements.

What does the study involve?
Participants undergo surgery for their unstable pelvic fracture using a computer aided reduction frame. Participants also undergo a CT scan (a type of imaging that uses x-rays to create a detailed image of the body) during the procedure to see the reduction quality. Based on this scan, a pelvic model is reconstructed and the differences between the model and the actual pelvis are calculated. The reduction precision of the fracture is measured and any complications are recorded.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The direct benefit for the patients taking part in the study include low complications rates, smaller incisions of the operations, and shorter rehabilitation period. The direct risks for the patients include higher radiation exposure from intraoperative CT scan.

Where is the study run from?
Chinese PLA General Hospital (China)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2014 to February 2018

Who is funding the study?
Chinese PLA General Hospital (China)

Who is the main contact?
1. Professor Pei-Fu Tang (Scientific)
2. Dr Jing-Xin Zhao (Scientific)

Contact information

Prof Pei-Fu Tang
Scientific

Department of Orthopaedics
Chinese PLA General Hospital
28 Fuxing Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100853
China

Dr Jing-Xin Zhao
Scientific

Department of Orthopaedics
Chinese PLA General Hospital
28 Fuxing Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100853
China

Study information

Study designProspective single-center single-group interventional study
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet.
Scientific titleEarly experience with reduction of unstable pelvic fracture using a computer aided reduction frame
Study objectivesThe aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness and report early experience with reduction of the unstable pelvic fractures using a computer aided pelvic reduction frame.
Ethics approval(s)Institutional Ethical Review Committee of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 01/01/2015
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedUnstable pelvic fracture
InterventionThis study is a prospective single-group interventional study. All the participants in this study are allocated to the treatment group. All participants undergo the surgery of unstable pelvic fracture using a computer aided reduction frame.

For evaluation of the reduction quality of the clinical application of the entire system, this series of patients are performed with a second intro-operative CT scan after reduction with the frame. Based on this second intro-operative CT scan data, the 3D pelvic model at the anatomical reduction position can be reconstructed. The residual translational and rotational differences between the actual and virtual anatomical reduction positions could be calculated. The operation time is also recorded for the quality control of this technique.

Participants receive the standard post surgical care.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measure1. The reduction precision of the unstable pelvic fractures is measured using the residual translational and rotational differences between the actual and virtual anatomical reduction positions of pelvis at the end of operations
2. The intra-operative complications, such as wound infection, nerve or vascular injury, are recorded and retrieved from the medical electric records after the operations
Secondary outcome measuresThe mean duration for the setup of the frame, the virtual surgery simulation, and the reduction of the unstable pelvic fractures, were recorded by our researchers during operations.
Overall study start date11/01/2014
Completion date28/02/2018

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants10
Total final enrolment10
Key inclusion criteria1. The unilateral unstable pelvic fractures and displacements
2. Adults aged 18 or over
Key exclusion criteriaBilateral unstable pelvic fractures or stable pelvic fractures.
Date of first enrolment01/01/2015
Date of final enrolment31/08/2016

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • China

Study participating centre

Chinese PLA General Hospital
28 Fuxing Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100853
China

Sponsor information

Chinese PLA General Hospital
Hospital/treatment centre

28 Fuxing Road
Haidian District
Beijing
100853
China

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Funders

Funder type

Hospital/treatment centre

Chinese PLA General Hospital

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date01/07/2018
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryData sharing statement to be made available at a later date
Publication and dissemination planAnalysis of relevant data of this study has been carried out. The main results will be published in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal.
IPD sharing planThe data sharing plans for the study will be made available at a later date.

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article 13/02/2018 01/12/2022 Yes No

Editorial Notes

01/12/2022: Publication reference and total final enrolment added.