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Professional Impact of Osteoarticular Trauma

This study focuses on people who have had bone and joint injuries, especially broken limbs, and their journey back to work. Researchers want to understand what makes it easier or harder to return to their jobs within a year of their injury. This includes looking at their recovery, how much pain they have, their type of work, any changes made to their workplace, and official support they might receive. The study also investigates when discussions about returning to work first happen with patients in hospital. By understanding current practices and problem areas, the aim is to improve how healthcare and workplaces help people get back on their feet and into their jobs after an injury in France.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice

Enrolment target

200

Start

18 Feb 2026

Estimated completion

02 Feb 2027

Rehabilitation Return to Work Occupational Health/Medicine Work Capacity Evaluation Disabled Persons Vocational Rehabilitation

What is this study about?

Imagine you’ve had a bone or joint injury, like a broken arm or leg. This study wants to understand how people like you get back to work after such an injury. It's a big deal because these kinds of injuries often happen to younger people who are working, and they can mean a long time off work, which can be tough.

The study will look at many things that can affect your return to work. This includes how serious your injury was, how well you recover, if you still have pain, what kind of job you do, and whether your workplace can make changes to help you. It also considers official support, like getting recognised as a disabled worker if needed. By gathering information from many people, the study hopes to see common patterns and understand what truly helps people get back to their jobs.

Researchers are also interested in when these important conversations about returning to work first happen – for example, while you're still in hospital. Sometimes, these discussions don't happen early enough, which can make it harder later on. By understanding when and how these talks take place, the study hopes to find ways to improve the process so that more people can get the right support at the right time in France.

Key takeaways

Looks at how people get back to work after bone and joint injuries.
Examines medical, social, and job-related factors.
Aims to improve support for returning to work in France.
Focuses on experiences within 12 months of injury.
No new treatments, only collecting information.
Your story could help others in the future.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be an adult who was treated at a hospital for a bone or joint injury between June 2021 and June 2024. Importantly, you must have been working in a job before your injury happened.

There are also some reasons why you couldn't join. For example, if you sadly passed away or have a very severe disability that means you can't fill out questionnaires. Also, if you were unemployed before your injury, you wouldn't be able to take part. If you don't wish to join, or if the researchers can't get in touch with you, you won't be included either.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you an adult (18 years or older)?
Did you have a bone or joint injury treated at a hospital between June 2021 and June 2024?
Were you working in a job before your injury?
Can you complete questionnaires?
Do you live in France?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study is an 'observational study,' which means researchers will look at information that already exists or ask you questions about your experience. You won't be given any new treatments or medicines. You won't need to visit a special clinic for this study. Instead, they will gather information about your return to work within 12 months of your bone or joint injury. This might involve looking at your medical records and asking you about your job, your recovery, and any support you received. The study will look at what happened over that year after your injury.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no significant medical risks to taking part in an observational study like this, as you won't be given any new treatments. The main involvement would be sharing your experiences, which might take some time. The potential benefit is that the information you provide could help improve how people are supported to return to work after bone and joint injuries in the future. By understanding what works well and what doesn't, guidelines and support systems could be made better for everyone. Remember, your participation is voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time without giving a reason.

Locations (1)

Hôpitaux Paris Est Val-de-Marne - Service de rééducation orthopédique et traumatologie
Verified postcode
Saint-Maurice, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of injuries are they looking at?

They're focusing on bone and joint injuries, especially broken limbs.

Do I have to live in a certain place to join?

This study is specifically looking at the situation in France.

What if I wasn't working before my injury?

If you were unemployed before your injury, you wouldn't be able to join this study.

Will I get any special treatment if I join?

No, this study just observes and collects information; you won't receive new treatments.

Will my privacy be protected?

Yes, any information you share will be treated confidentially by the researchers.

How to find out more

Auriane AS SLAMA

auriane.slama@ght94n.fr +33 143967556 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.