Comparison of Sliding Hip Screw to Intra Medullary Nailing in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric … (NCT03906032) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Sliding Hip Screw to Intra Medullary Nailing in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture
Ireland150 participantsStarted 2019-04-02
Plain-language summary
Shortening of the abductor lever arm is a particular concern with the SHS, and the resultant biomechanical alterations may impair gait, including decreased cadence, gait speed and increased double support time on the injured side.
The use of an IM nail device may reduce shortening and improve functional parameters in this patient cohort
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* OTA Hip fracture grade A1 and A2
* Greater than 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* Fracture less than 18 yrs old
* Fracture with lateral wall trochanteric comminution
* Poltrauma
* Concurrent lower limb fractures
* Immobile/wheelchair/bedbound patients
* High energy hip fractures
* Pathological fractures
* Reverse oblique and sub-trochanteric femoral fractures which are considered obligate TFNA at our centre
* Open wounds on affected limb
* Active psoriasis or other dermatological conditions at affected area
* Unable to gain consent from patient or patient's NOK
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
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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.