AlterG anti-gravity treadmill for Pilon Fracture (AlterG Trial)

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Led By Daniel Stinner, MD

Research Sponsored by Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 month following study injury

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial compares a special treadmill that reduces body weight impact with regular physical therapy. It targets adults with lower leg and joint injuries. The treadmill helps by lifting some of the body weight, making it easier to exercise without causing more pain or injury. This method is commonly used in rehabilitation to improve walking, balance, and muscle strength.

Eligible Conditions

Broken knee
Distal Femur Fracture
Pilon Fracture
Distal Tibia Fractures

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 month following study injury

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 month following study injury

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 month following study injury for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Ankle Osteoarthritis Score (AOS)

Knee

Secondary study objectives

Complications

Fracture healing

Patient Outcomes Measurement Information Systems (PROMIS) Physical Function

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Early Advanced Weight Bearing (EAWB)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Early Advanced Weight Bearing (EAWB) group will receive early weight-bearing treatment using the antigravity AlterG treadmill. These sessions will begin 14-28 days following definitive fixation and last for a total of 10 weeks

Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention

The standard of care group will remain non-weight bearing for 10-12 weeks following definitive fixation and receive physical therapy in accordance with standard practice at the treating center.

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