Scandinavian Olecranon Research in the Elderly (NCT04401462) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Scandinavian Olecranon Research in the Elderly
Finland, Sweden68 participantsStarted 2020-10-05
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to study the difference between operative treatment, either with tension band wiring or plate fixation, and conservative treatment of traumatic, displaced olecranon fractures in elderly population in a non-inferiority study setting.
Who can participate
Age range
75 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:
* Radiologically (standard AP and lateral radiographs) confirmed, displaced (≥2mm dislocation of the joint surface) fracture of the olecranon
* Age of patient is 75 years or over at the time of the injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* A delay more than 2 weeks after traumatic event to the day of intervention
* Mayo type 3 fracture
* Fracture continuation distal to coronoideus
* Other acute fracture or nerve damage of the ipsilateral upper limb
* Old fracture (\<6 months) or pseudoarthrosis or unhealed nerve injury of the ipsilateral upper limb
* Open fracture
* Pathological fracture
* History of alcoholism, drug abuse, psychological or other emotional problems likely to jeopardize informed consent
* Patient's inability to understand written and spoken Finnish or Swedish or Danish
* Patient's denial for participation or cognitive incapability to provide consent
* Patient physically unfit for surgery
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.