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New treatment option for Hip Fracture of Intertrochanteric Type
Official title Influence of Cemented Cephalic Augmentation on the Outcome of Intramedullary Nailing in Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06634290
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if small modifications in the surgical technique for the treatment of some kind of hip fractures, improve the result of the surgery. This small modification includes the addition of surgical bone cement to part of the intramedullary nail used in the surgery, to find out if it provides more stability to the construct and represents an improvement in the surgery result.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 75 and older
You may be able to join if
- 75 years of age or older.
- Diagnosis with a pertrochanteric fragility fracture.
- Informed consent for participation in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Not meeting the inclusion criteria described above.
- Refusal of the patient or his/her legal representative to participate in the study.
- Diagnosis with hip fracture of subtypes other than 31A1, 31A2, 31A3 and 31B3 of AO-OTA classification.
- Bilateral hip fractures in the same episode.
- Suffering from previous medical pathologies or comorbidities that contraindicate surgical intervention and indicate conservative management of the...
- Performing a surgical technique different from intramedullary nailing or using a surgical implant different from that used in the present study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Monforte de Lemos, Lugo, Spain
- Verín, Ourense, Spain
- Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
- Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain
- Ourense, Spain
- Pontevedra, Spain
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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 Monforte de Lemos, Lugo, Spain; Verín, Ourense, Spain; Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain; Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain; Ourense, Spain; Pontevedra, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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