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New treatment option for Femoral Neck Fractures
Official title Hips Screws or (Total) Hip Replacement for Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Elderly Patients (HipSTHeR)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03966716
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A registerbased RCT will investigate whether arthroplasty can decrease the reoperation rate compared to internal fixation for patients with an undisplaced femoral neck fracture (Garden I-II).
- 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 75 and older
You may be able to join if
- Undisplaced (Garden I-II) femoral neck fracture (within 72h)
- treated at participating unit
- informed consent
- amenable for both treatment options
You likely can't join if
- no informed consent
- pathological or stress fracture
- peri-implant fracture
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden
- Alingsås, Sweden
- Borås, Sweden
- Falun, Sweden
- Gävle, Sweden
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Jönköping, Sweden
- Kalmar, Sweden
- Karlskrona, Sweden
- Kungälv, Sweden
- Linköping, Sweden
- Luleå, Sweden
- Lycksele, Sweden
- Malmö, Sweden
- Mora, Sweden
- Norrtälje, Sweden
- Nyköping, Sweden
- Skellefteå, Sweden
- Skövde, Sweden
- Stockholm, Sweden
+ 4 more site(s).
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, 75 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden; Alingsås, Sweden; Borås, Sweden; Falun, Sweden; Gävle, Sweden; Gothenburg, Sweden and 18 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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