Time on Feet After Hip Fracture Event (NCT06700031) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Time on Feet After Hip Fracture Event
Sweden40 participantsStarted 2024-11-22
Plain-language summary
With simple technology investigators can map how long it takes for a patient with a hip fracture to be helped and encouraged to stand and walk in the days following the injury. A small sensor on the thigh can measure advanced data regarding movement patterns. The limited research results available show that patients spend too much time lying down or sitting, which can lead to poorer recovery, complications, and an increased risk of death. The project maps the current situation in orthopedic emergency care as well as in orthopedic geriatric care, which is provided in a modern building with single rooms and private bathrooms. In addition to better understanding the significance of different care models, the project aims to present baseline data that future intervention studies can use as control material. The project will also connect the activity level of the patients during the hospital stay with ongoing rehabilitation studies in community follow-up care.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having an acute hip fractures and being admitted to either two wards with orthopedic standard care or to one with orthogeriatric care at Skane University Hospital, Malmö
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of standing ability prior to the fracture, defined as requiring a sling lift for transfer
* Skin disease that prevent the sensor from being attached (dry, flaky, or sore skin, or sensitivity to adhesive)
* Additional fractures besides the hip fracture or other injuries that reduce mobility (e.g., head or thoracic injuries)
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
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Minutes in upright position per day
Timeframe: During hospital stay, an average of one week