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NCT06973655 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Trial of Social Work Services in Fracture Clinic Setting
A NA study of Socioeconomic Factors and Orthopaedic Fractures, sponsored by Sheila Sprague.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2,000
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06973655 is a NA study of Socioeconomic Factors and Orthopaedic Fractures that is actively recruiting participants, run by Sheila Sprague. The registered enrollment target is 2,000 participants. The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT06973655, a NA study of Socioeconomic Factors and Orthopaedic Fractures, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Sheila Sprague.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2,000 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
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. Additionally, patients may experience new or worsening social and financial problems, such as food and housing insecurity, due to being unable to work or take care of other daily responsibilities. Current care for fracture patients is focused on treating their physical injuries and overlooks these other challenges. To address this gap in care, the investigators propose having a social worker available in the fracture clinic to provide patients with support beyond the care of their physical injury. The investigators propose a trial of 2,000 patients to determine if social worker support improves recovery for patients after a serious fracture by reducing the number of times they return to the emergency room or urgent care centre. This trial will also determine if social work support improves patients' mental health, financial security, ability to work, and level of satisfaction with the care they receive, and whether it reduces the amount of opioid medication they use and number of missed visits during their recovery. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either support from a social worker or usual care. For patients assigned to receive social worker support, the social worker will assess their individual needs and provide support, information, and referrals to social support services. The social worker will continue to support patients for up to one year after they join the trial. Patients will complete questionnaires at enrollment and at 6 weeks and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after enrollment. If this trial shows that support from a social worker in the fracture clinic during their recovery period is beneficial to patients who have experienced a serious fracture requiring surgery, it has t
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Social Work support
Study Locations (2)
California
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Centre - San Francisco
Ontario
- Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Hospital - Hamilton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06973655
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06973655 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 2,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Sheila Sprague, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Socioeconomic Factors appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Social Work support is the first listed.
NCT06973655 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06973655 about?
NCT06973655 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Social Work Services in Fracture Clinic Setting". 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. Additionally, patients ma...
What is the current status of trial NCT06973655?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2,000 participants. The study started on 2025-10-06. Estimated completion is 2028-06.
What conditions does trial NCT06973655 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Socioeconomic Factors, Orthopaedic Fractures.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06973655?
The interventions under investigation include: Social Work support (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06973655?
This trial is sponsored by Sheila Sprague, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06973655 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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