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Compares treatment options for Olecranon Fracture
Official title This is a Study to Find Out Whether Surgery Using a Metal Plate to Fix a Broken Elbow in Older Adults Leads to Better Recovery and Arm Function Compared to Non-surgical Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07400692
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study takes place in one hospital and uses a random method to divide patients into groups. It looks at the best way to treat a broken elbow (specifically, a displaced olecranon fracture) in older adults who don't use their arms heavily.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with an acute (\< 2 weeks) Mayo type 2A or 2B olecranon fracture
- Patients aged \> 65 years Patients with reduced functional demand, with a score \> 2 and \< 7 on the Clinical Frailty Scale
- Patients able to provide informed consent and follow all study procedures as indicated in the protocol
- Signed informed consent for study participation
You likely can't join if
- Patients aged \ 7 or \< 2
- Patients with a Mayo type 2A or 2B fracture seen more than 2 weeks after injury
- Old fracture (\> 6 months), pseudoarthrosis, or unhealed nerve injury of the ipsilateral upper limb
- Open (Gustilo-Anderson type 2 or 3) or pathological fracture
- Previous injury to, or other condition of, the elbow with severe functional impairment
- Patients with severe comorbidities preventing safe surgical treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with an acute (\< 2 weeks) Mayo type 2A or 2B olecranon fracture
- Patients aged \> 65 years Patients with reduced functional demand, with a score \> 2 and \< 7 on the Clinical Frailty Scale
- Patients able to provide informed consent and follow all study procedures as indicated in the protocol
- Signed informed consent for study participation
- Patients aged \ 7 or \< 2
- Patients with a Mayo type 2A or 2B fracture seen more than 2 weeks after injury
- Old fracture (\> 6 months), pseudoarthrosis, or unhealed nerve injury of the ipsilateral upper limb
- Open (Gustilo-Anderson type 2 or 3) or pathological fracture
- Previous injury to, or other condition of, the elbow with severe functional impairment
- Patients with severe comorbidities preventing safe surgical treatment
- Other acute fracture or nerve damage of the ipsilateral upper limb
- Known drug or alcohol abuse
- Inability to follow study procedures (e.g., due to language barriers or severe comorbidities)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lugano, Switzerland
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?
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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, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lugano, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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