Hip Protector for Prevention of Hip Fracture
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture
- Registration Number
- NCT01017341
- Lead Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
- Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the investigators PSU hip protector for prevention of fracture in elderly.The eligible patients include those with previous diagnosed as unilateral hip fracture. They will be randomized into 2 groups;psu hip protector and no protector. The patients will be instructed to wear the protector fulltime.The inceidence of hip fracture will be compared between both group at the end of 1 year.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients with previous diagnosed as unilateral hip fracture
Exclusion Criteria
- Poor communicative ability
- Cannot independently ambulate
- Local skin problem at trocahnteric area
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method incidence of new hip fracture 6 months, 1 ,2 and 3 yrs
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method SF 36 6 months, 1 ,2 and 3 yrs
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie hip fracture prevention by hip protectors in elderly patients with prior unilateral hip fracture?
How does the PSU hip protector compare to standard-of-care interventions in reducing hip fracture recurrence in geriatric populations?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict response to hip protector use in patients with a history of unilateral hip fracture?
What are the potential adverse events associated with continuous hip protector wear in elderly individuals and how can they be managed?
What combination approaches or alternative devices have shown efficacy in preventing hip fractures in patients with prior unilateral hip fracture?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Prince of Songkla University
🇹🇭Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
Prince of Songkla University🇹🇭Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand