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The effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on fracture healing time and clinical outcome in patients with intertrochanteric fracture: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Fracture in intertrochanteric region that requires fixation with cephalomedullary nail
Hip fracture
Intertrochanteric fracture
Cephalomedullary nail
PFNA
Platelet rich plasma
PRP
Registration Number
TCTR20210515001
Lead Sponsor
Ratchasapisek Sompoch
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
86
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with intertrochanteric fracture that were admitted in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
2. Patients with age > 60
3. No associated fracture
4. Patients who were household or community ambulator prior to injury

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who deny surgery or unable to surgery due to severe comorbidity
2. Recent use of NSAIDs, aspirin or any drugs that will interact with platelets function
3. Patients with hematologic disease
4. Patients with history of hip fracture

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time of fracture healing 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Bridging callus from plain film
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Harris Hip score 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Barthel index score 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Functional Reach Test 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Five Times Sit to Stand 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Time up and go test 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,pain visual analog scalre 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire
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