Analysis of the Relationship Between Early Postoperative Anemia and the Evolution of Autonomy at … (NCT03810092) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Early Postoperative Anemia and the Evolution of Autonomy at 6 Months in Patients 75 Years of Age and Older Operated on Following a Fracture of the Upper End of the Femur
France255 participantsStarted 2019-05-20
Plain-language summary
Fracture of the upper extremity of the femur is a condition whose frequency increases with age. It is a serious disease, with multiple consequences such as a decrease in life expectancy, quality of life and patient autonomy. In this observational study, the investigators wish to evaluate the evolution of the autonomy of very elderly patients operated on for an upper extremity femur fracture as a function of early post-operative anemia.
Who can participate
Age range
75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 75 years
* Patient operated on a fracture of the upper extremity of the femur
* Patient, family or close relative who does not object to participation in the study
* Patient affiliated to a social security system
* Patient who can be monitored as part of the protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate in the study (patient, family or trusted relative)
* Patient with support on the operated limb not authorized by the surgeon
* Patient with an associated fracture (polytrauma, concomitant trauma to the upper limb...)
* Patient with a pathologic fracture
* Patient included in Category 1 interventional research (involving a drug or medical device)
* Patient deprived of liberty
* Patient not affiliated to a social security system
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Hemoglobin Rate
Timeframe: 5 days after surgery
2
Questionnaire Activities of Daily Living
Timeframe: Pre-fractural and 6 months after surgery