This is a Study to Find Out Whether Surgery Using a Metal Plate to Fix a Broken Elbow in Older Ad… (NCT07400692) | Clinical Trial Compass
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This is a Study to Find Out Whether Surgery Using a Metal Plate to Fix a Broken Elbow in Older Adults Leads to Better Recovery and Arm Function Compared to Non-surgical Treatment
Switzerland84 participantsStarted 2026-02-03
Plain-language summary
This study takes place in one hospital and uses a random method to divide patients into groups. It looks at the best way to treat a broken elbow (specifically, a displaced olecranon fracture) in older adults who don't use their arms heavily. There are 84 patients in total, with 42 people in each group
Who can participate
Age range
65 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
* Patients with an acute (\< 2 weeks) Mayo type 2A or 2B olecranon fracture
* Patients aged \> 65 years • Patients with reduced functional demand, with a score \> 2 and \< 7 on the Clinical Frailty Scale
* Patients able to provide informed consent and follow all study procedures as indicated in the protocol
* Signed informed consent for study participation
Exclusion criteria:
* Patients aged \< 65 years or with a Clinical Frailty Scale score \> 7 or \< 2
* Patients with a Mayo type 2A or 2B fracture seen more than 2 weeks after injury
* Old fracture (\> 6 months), pseudoarthrosis, or unhealed nerve injury of the ipsilateral upper limb
* Open (Gustilo-Anderson type 2 or 3) or pathological fracture
* Previous injury to, or other condition of, the elbow with severe functional impairment
* Patients with severe comorbidities preventing safe surgical treatment
* Other acute fracture or nerve damage of the ipsilateral upper limb
* Known drug or alcohol abuse
* Inability to follow study procedures (e.g., due to language barriers or severe comorbidities)
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
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between-group difference in the Oxford Elbow Score (Italian Version) with the subscales Function, Pain, and Social-Psychological