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Helical Blade vs Lag Screw Fixation for Cephalomedullary Nailing of Low Energy Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures

200 participantsStarted 2020-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study will be to compare the failure and complications rates of and orthopedic implant (Cephalomedullary Nail) fixed with two different options actually available: lag screw or helical blade. The study population will be patient who have been diagnosed with an intertrochanteric hip fracture. Hypothesis: Our hypothesis is that the helical blade will have a higher failure rate compared to the lag screw

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Low Energy Mechanism * Hip fracture classified as 31.A1.2 - 31 A1.3 and 31.A2 in the AO classification (year 2018) Exclusion Criteria: * Medical contraindication to surgery * A fracture due to malignancy * Peri implant fractures * Inability to walk before the fracture * An inability to comply with rehabilitation * Non-ambulatory pre-fracture

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

Implant Failure

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04306198

SponsorInstituto Traumatologico Dr. Teodoro Gebauer Weisser

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04

Contact for this trial

Tomas Amenabar, MD

+56991594716 tomasamenabar@gmail.com

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