Clinical trials: Fractures in the Elderly
Distal Humerus Fracture
Hemiarthroplasty Or Total Elbow Arthroplasty in the Elderly.
A feasibility study to assess the practicality, and obtain preliminary data to inform, a definitive Randomise Control Trial (RCT) in patients over the age of 65 diagnosed with un-reconstructible distal humeral fractures, to…
- Trial name
- HOT (NCT04646798)
- Testing
- Hemiarthroplasty, Total elbow arthroplasty
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Delirium
With the Development of Research, New Algorithms and Technologies Have Emerged, One of Which is Machine Learning. Machine Learning Can Extract Key Factors From Vast Amounts of Data, Identify Underlying Patterns, and Predict Future Trends. In Recent Years, Machine Learning Has Been Widely Used in
The aim of this study is to construct a predictive model for postoperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fractures. The main question it answers is to construct a risk prediction model for hip fractures in the elderly…
- Trial name
- POD (NCT07121309)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 901 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Shoulder Fractures, Intramedullary
Operative Treatment of 2-fragment-fractures (AO 11-A3) of the Proximal Humerus in the Elderly: Cement Augmented Locking Plate Philos vs. Proximal Humerus Nail MultiLoc
Proximal humeral fractures are with an incidence of 4-5% the third most common fractures in the elderly. Compared to fractures of the upper limb it is the second most common fracture after distal radial fractures.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Fractures, Intramedullary, Bone Plates
- Trial name
- NCT02609906
- Testing
- PhilosTM with augmentation (Depuy-Synthes), MultiLoc®-Nail (Depuy-Synthes)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Healthy, Osteopenia
Clinical Study to Predict the Risk of Bone Fractures With the POROUS Ultrasound Device
Osteoporosis is a widespread medical condition among older people. It causes the bones to weaken and become more likely to break.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- POROUS-preFX (NCT06567054)
- Testing
- Measurements with the POROUS R3C ultrasound device at the midshaft tibia, DXA measurement of the hip and lumbar spine, DXA-based Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA)
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- POROUS GmbH
Age Related Osteoporosis, Fall
Effects of FRAX+SARC-F Pre-screening on Preventing Fragility Fracture and Fall in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Hip fragility fractures are a major threat to functional independence in older adults locally and globally. In Hong Kong, the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in people aged >50 years were reported to be as high as 37%…
- Trial name
- NCT04709393
- Testing
- FRAX+SARC-F questionnaire pre-screening
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 2,956 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Radius Fracture
Distal Radial Fractures in the Late Middle Aged
Background: Wrist fractures are a common injury among people aged 55-70. The radius is one of the bones making up the wrist joint, and is typically the site of injury in a broken wrist.
- Trial name
- RIST (NCT02353338)
- Testing
- Surgical intervention, Conservative management, cast
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Accidental Falls, Osteoporosis
Prevention of Falls and Its Consequences in Elderly People
Falls are an important risk factor for fragility fractures. Both are associated with the ageing process and as they rise also increase the risk of mortality, disability and dependency.
- Trial name
- PRECIOSA (NCT02617303)
- Testing
- OTAGO's exercises, COMMON PRACTICE
- Where
- 11 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 402 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Accidental Falls, Fractures
Falls With Fracture : Role of Cognitive Disorders and Comparison With Bone Fragility
The purpose of this study is to determine whether cognitive disorders are a risk factor for a fracture after a fall independently of a bone fragility.
- Trial name
- CFC (NCT02292316)
- Testing
- gait and cognitive assessments, blood sample, osteodensitometry
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Fractures
Low-magnitude High-frequency Vibration Study on Fracture Rate in Community Elderly
Fragility fracture is common due to global aging problem, incurring huge healthcare expenditure. The occurrence of fragility fracture is usually caused by a fall incidence of an elderly with low bone quality and poor balancing…
- Trial name
- NCT00973167
- Testing
- Low-magnitude high-frequency vibration treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 704 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Postoperative Delirium (POD), Hip Fracture
Is the CRP-Albumin-Lymphocyte (CALLY) Index Effective in Predicting Postoperative Delirium in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
Introduction: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly surgical patients and is significantly associated with prolonged hospital stays, cognitive impairment, functional decline, and increased mortality…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium (POD), Hip Fracture, CRP, Albumin
- Trial name
- NCT06818409
- Testing
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) - 5 criteria for delirium diagnosis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital
Hip Fracture
A Comparison of Two Pain Control Techniques on Deliruim in Hip Fracture Patients
The purpose of this study is compare the rates of post-operative delirium between a group of people receiving intravenous (IV) pain control after hip fracture surgery and a group of people receiving a femoral nerve catheter for…
- Trial name
- NCT01547468
- Testing
- Femoral Nerve Catheterization, Intravenous Opioids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leslie Thomas
Old Age, Hip Fractures
Validity and Reliability of the Modified Delirium Diagnostic Tool - Provisional (DDT-Pro) (Thai Version) in Peri-operative Fragility Hip Fracture Patient
Nowadays, the number of hip fracture patients is increasing. As Thailand enters into an aging society, hip fractures are becoming more common. They are typically treated with surgery.
- Conditions
- Old Age, Hip Fractures, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT06504251
- Testing
- Delirium Diagnostic Tool-Provisional ( DDT-Pro )
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Femur Intertrochanteric Fractures
Partial Weight Bearing Proximal Femoral Nail Due to Intertrochanteric Fracture.
Femur intertrochanteric fractures (FITC) are one of the most common fractures of the lower extremity, caused by osteoporosis, caused by minor trauma in elderly patients.
- Trial name
- randomized (NCT05602155)
- Testing
- Group 1, Group 2
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Minimally Displaced Intra-articular Distal Radius Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture - Treatment Comparison
This is a prospective multi-site study. Subjects with distal radius fractures will be enrolled. Subjects will be treated surgically with a Sonoma WRx™ device or managed non-operatively with a splint or cast.
- Trial name
- NCT01883063
- Testing
- Surgical Treatment, Non surgical Treatment (Cast or splint)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.
Cardiovascular Diseases, Non-communicable Disease
Effects of Primary Prevention in Elderly People-The Healthy Aging Initiative
The number of elderly will increase rapidly in Europe in the next 30 years, which affects the country's economic and social development, welfare, health care, and also the individuals.
- Trial name
- HAI (NCT03312439)
- Testing
- Given advice
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Västerbotten
Identification of Home Fall Hazards
Comparison of Home-based Video, Paper/Print Checklist and Professional Home Assessment in Detection of Fall Hazards at Home
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and potential impact of video analysis of footage taken with a GoPro camera video in comparison to a homeowner checklist or gold standard home assessment as a means of…
- Trial name
- NCT02775604
- Testing
- Video based/Therapists' rating of comprehensive-home-fall-hazard-checklist (vt-CHFHC), Paper based/Patient self-rating of comprehensive-home-fall-hazard-checklist (pp-CHFHC)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Femoral Neck Fractures
the Effects of Perioperative Goal Directed and Conventional Fluid Management on the IVC Collapsibility Index
The investigators aimed to compare the effects of targeted fluid management and traditional fluid management on the inferior vena cava collapsibility index in participants who will undergo proximal femoral surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05154435
- Testing
- mostcare hemodynamic monitor
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital