Anesthesia And Post-operative Mortality After Proximal Femur Fractures (NCT02406300) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Anesthesia And Post-operative Mortality After Proximal Femur Fractures
Stopped: Organizational changes made recruitment no longer possible
Portugal57 participantsStarted 2015-04-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the effect of anesthesia on mortality after surgical repair of proximal femur fracture.
Patients will receive either a subarachnoid block or a combination of peripheral nerve blocks and light general anesthesia (PNB/GA).
The investigators hypothesis is that a combination of peripheral nerve blocks with an opioid free light anesthesia may have more favourable outcomes.
Both groups will be followed up for assessment of post-operative morbidity and mortality.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients admitted wiht a diagnosis of proximal femur fracture (ICD-9 codes 820.0 to 820.9) and submitted to surgical internal fixation of femur or hip prosthesis (ICD-9 codes 7935, 8151 and 8152)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple fractures; polytrauma, active malignancy, ASA(American Society of Anesthesia) status 5, antiplatelet drugs (other than aspirin) in the previous 5 days, known allergies to local anesthetics, contra-indication to general or regional anesthesia
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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