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Influence of Static Distal Locking of a Short Proximal Femoral Nail

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Hip Fracture
Registration Number
NCT06357312
Lead Sponsor
Elda University Hospital
Brief Summary

Prospective, comparative, randomized, double-blind study to evaluate the outcomes of trochanteric nailing in unstable hip fractures with and without a distal interlocking screw.

Detailed Description

Due to the lack of first-level evidence, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of surgical treatment for unstable hip fractures, with or without the inclusion of a distal interlocking screw in the hip nail.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient over 50 years old
  • With unstable intertrochanteric hip fracture
  • Operated in the first 48 hours after hospital admission
Exclusion Criteria
  • Simultaneous associated fractures
  • Fractures with subtrochanteric line
  • Non-acute fractures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of functional status using the Barthel index12 months

Evaluation of functional status 12 months after hip surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative mechanical complications12 months

Complication rate with nail, cephalic screw, or distal screw

Parker mobility scale12 months

Assessment of the patient's mobility capacity before and 12 months after hip surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Elda University Hospital

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Elda, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Elda University Hospital
🇪🇸Elda, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
FRANCISCO ANTONIO MIRALLES MUÑOZ
Contact
651552115
fr_miralles@hotmail.com

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