Fixation Methods of Basicervical Fractures (NCT04240743) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Fixation Methods of Basicervical Fractures
64 participantsStarted 2016-01-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective, randomized study included patients aged over 65 years with basicervical fracture of femur from January 2016 to January 2018. The permuted block randomization method was used to randomize participants into groups. The patients were allocated to one of two groups treated via cephalomedullary nail (CMN) or sliding hip screw (SHS). Functional and radiological evaluations was included the mobility score, Harris hip score, modified Barthel index, the Singh index, the tip-apex distance, and fracture settling.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* basicervical fracture,
* age of ≥65 year,
* an isolated fracture,
* the ability to walk independently (with or without an aid) prior to fracture,
* a fracture that had occurred less than one week prior to admission.
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of ipsilateral femoral fracture,
* a fracture due to malignancy,
* limited life expectancy due to medical comorbidities,
* any contraindication to surgery,
* diagnosed dementia,
* any other traumatic fracture on admission.
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?
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What they're measuring
1
mobility score
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Harris hip score
Timeframe: 12 months
3
modified Barthel index
Timeframe: 12 months
4
the tip-apex distance
Timeframe: 12 months
5
fracture settling
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04240743
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital