RecruitingNot Applicable

Strength After Elbow Fractures in the Elderly

Canada50 participantsStarted 2021-02-22

Plain-language summary

Elderly patients strength and function, specifically the ability to rise from a seat after either operative or non operative treatment of an mayo type 2 olecranon fracture.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. ≥65 years of age
. Mayo type II olecranon fracture
. Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)

Exclusion criteria

. Additional injuries to the affected arm or contralateral arm
. Associated nerve injury
. Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures
. Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent, intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)
. Injury or previous deficit to the contralateral arm
. Currently enrolled in any other research study involving drugs or medical devices
. Open fractures
. Inability to provide informed consent

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.

What they're measuring

Extension Strength

Timeframe: 12 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05135949

SponsorFraser Orthopaedic Research Society

Sponsor typeNETWORK

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-02-01

Contact for this trial

Kyrsten Butterfield, BSc

604-553-3247 kyrsten.butterfield@fraserhealth.ca

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