CompletedPhase 4

Unipolar vs Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture

United Kingdom400 participantsStarted 2014-10-14

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether significant functional benefits are seen in patients who have a bipolar hemiarthroplasty as treatment for hip fracture compared to those who have a unipolar hemiarthroplasty.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients admitted with an intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck who are suitable for a hemiarthroplasty. Exclusion Criteria * Patients deemed suitable for a total hip arthroplasty, patients with a high energy fracture.

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06689579

SponsorNHS Lothian

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-26

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