RecruitingNot Applicable

Prospective Observational Study Based on a Cohort of Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture Treated in the Centers Belonging to the GIOG Group

Italy7,000 participantsStarted 2019-07-15

Plain-language summary

The study aims to collect the clinical activity and management data of the Orthogeriatrics and Orthopedics Units participating in the study on a continuous and long-term basis. By collecting clinical data and comparing the performance of the various centers, the study aims to guide the participating centers towards the principles of good clinical practice in orthogeriatrics.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fracture of the femur, regardless of the cause * Age ≥ 65 years * Willingness to participate in the study by the patient or a relative / caregiver, if the patient is unable to understand and is not "competent" at the time of the evaluation. * Able to speak the Italian language Exclusion Criteria: * none

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

Compare the management and clinical methods

Timeframe: Entire study duration, approximately 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05150249

SponsorUniversity of Milano Bicocca

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

Contact for this trial

Giuseppe Belelli, Proff.

+39/0392339638 giuseppe.bellelli@unimib.it

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