Clinical trials: Fractures in the Elderly
Distal Femur Fracture, Geriatrics
DP Vs DFR for Management of Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures.
The aim of this study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of fixation by using double plating technique versus replacement using distal femur tumor prothesis as a primary management for the distal femoral…
- Trial name
- NCT05363943
- Testing
- double plating, Distal femoral replacement
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Amr Gamaleldin Mahmoud Khalil Gendya
Fracture of the Distal Radius, Wrist Fracture
Unstable Dorsally Displaced Fractures of the Distal Radius in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to examine whether operation and fixation with a metal plate gives better result from the patient's perspective than plaster treatment in elderly patients with a displaced wrist fracture.
- Trial name
- VOCAL (NCT01268397)
- Testing
- open reduction and internal fixation with a volar plate, closed reduction and plaster treatment
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Danderyd Hospital
Accidental Falls
The HIP-HOP Flooring Study: Helping Injury Prevention in Hospitalised Older People
In hospitals, older people can fall and hurt themselves. The investigators want to see if a new type of flooring can help stop people hurting themselves as badly, if they accidentally fall.
- Trial name
- NCT00817869
- Testing
- New flooring
- Where
- 8 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 571 people
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Spinal Fractures
Uppsala Study on Odontoid Fracture Treatment in the Elderly
A multicenter randomized controlled trial is performed in Sweden (Uppsala, Malmo and Stockholm) comparing surgery with posterior C1-C2 fusion and conservative treatment with a rigid collar.
- Trial name
- USOFT (NCT02789774)
- Testing
- Posterior fusion C1-C2, Rigid cervical collar
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Menopausal Symptoms, Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
Prevalence of Menopause-associated Symptoms Throughout the Menopausal Transition in Women Aged 40 to 70 Residing in Spain and Its Relationship With Physical Activity - MdH Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn about menopause-related symptoms in women aged 40 to 70 years who live in Spain.
- Trial name
- NCT07596069
- Testing
- Reproductive stage, Physical Activity Level
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cuerpos Serranos S.L.
Vibration, Respiratory Complications
The Course of Acute Respiratory Failure in Geriatric Patients With Hip Fracture Using Different Modes of a Vibroacoustic Device for the Lungs
A medical professional trained in the procedure and use of the device will conduct the vibroacoustic therapy session. He will also take blood samples.
- Trial name
- NCT07517497
- Testing
- Vibrolung
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Astana Medical University
Pengblock, over65years
Comparıson Of The Effects Of Perıcapsulary Nerve Group Block (Peng Block) And Lumbar Erector Spına Plan Block (Lesp Block) On Postoperatıve Opıoıd Consumptıon
The aim is to demonstrate that lumbar ESP block provides more effective postoperative analgesia than PENG block in geriatric patients with hip fractures, and reduces postoperative opioid consumption more than PENG block
- Conditions
- Pengblock, over65years, Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block, Hipfracture
- Trial name
- NCT06995079
- Testing
- Postoperative pain assessment of patients who underwent block
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Hip Fractures, Intertrochanteric Fractures
The Effect of Tranexamic Acid in Total Blood Loss During Proximal Femoral Nailing
Blood loss is an important issue following intertrochanteric femoral fracture and may lead to requiring blood transfusions and transfusion complications.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Intertrochanteric Fractures, Blood Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05359172
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Femur Fracture
Compartment Psoas Block Efficacy and Safety
A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of the prolonged compartment psoas block for analgesia and anesthesia for femur surgery in the elderly
- Trial name
- NCT04648332
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Bogomolets National Medical University
Bradycardia
Falls and Cardiovascular Events in Pacemaker Patients
The purpose of this study is to document the number of falls and fractures in Sinus Node Disease (SND) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01037426
- Testing
- Fill out Questionnaire
- Where
- 8 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Hip Fracture, Stroke
Implementation of the MOX Activity Monitor in Hospitalized Geriatric Rehabilitation
Staying active is essential for healthy aging, but hospitalized older adults in rehabilitation often move very little. This study explores how much physical activity these patients actually get and how it relates to their…
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Stroke, Fraility
- Trial name
- NCT07124247
- Testing
- Activity registration for one week with an activity monitor (MOX1)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Fracture Lower Leg, Fracture Dislocation of Upper Limb Joint
Relationship Between Mortality Rates of Fractures in Different Sites and Several Factors in Elderly Patients
Background and Purpose: As people age, bones become weaker and break more easily. Older adults (people 60 years and older) who break bones may face serious health problems and have a higher chance of dying compared to younger…
- Conditions
- Fracture Lower Leg, Fracture Dislocation of Upper Limb Joint, Spinal Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT07147504
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Humans, Anesthetics, Local
MORphine Use in the Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block With UltraSound
Appropriate management of analgesia for proximal femoral fractures is a common problem in the emergency department (ED). Side effects from morphine usage such as nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, sedation, and obstipation…
- Conditions
- Humans, Anesthetics, Local, Morphine, Pain Management
- Trial name
- MORFICUS (NCT03846102)
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine, Acetaminophen, Morphine
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Hip Fracture
The Comparison of Comprehensive Multi-disciplinary Program and Conventional Care Program on Fragility Fracture Elderly
Fragility fractures are one of the commonest injuries among elderly people in Hong Kong and account for 12% of the disease burden in elderly aged 65 or above.
- Trial name
- NCT01382875
- Testing
- Multi-disciplinary management program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fractures in the Elderly
Post-operative Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults Who Undergo Surgery for Fragility Fractures
Patients who present with falls and fractures can experience increased symptoms of depression and anxiety due to the trauma of falling, hospitalisation and surgery.
- Trial name
- FFAD (NCT06724484)
- Testing
- Surgical management of fracture, No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Trauma, Aging
Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program for Geriatric Trauma
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effectiveness of a digitally enhanced nursing discharge teaching program for older adults recovering from limb fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05176054
- Testing
- Digitally Enhanced Nursing Discharge Teaching Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Femoral Neck Fractures
Prospective Randomized Comparison of Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty With Large Femoral Heads for the Treatment of Displaced Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to compare hemiarthroplasty (HAP) with total hip arthroplasty (THA), performed by trained arthroplasty surgeons with the use of large femoral heads for the treatment of displaced femoral neck…
- Trial name
- NCT01109862
- Testing
- Total hip arthroplasty, Hemiarthroplasty
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Hip Fractures
Exercise Program and Follow-up in the Elderly After Hip Fracture Surgery Using a Digital Application.
Background In recent years, Western populations have experienced an increase in life expectancy and therefore an ageing population.
- Trial name
- NCT04919083
- Testing
- Program of Therapeutic Exercise and Functional Recovery, Standardised nursing care plan
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Zamar Fisioterapia
Hip Fractures, Anesthesia
Delirium in Elderly Patients With Trauma of the Hip
A broken hip occurs frequently in elderly patients and is often very painful. Side effects of inadequately treated pain as well as the traditional drugs (administered through intravenous catheter) used to treat pain are, among…
- Trial name
- DEPTHip (NCT02689024)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Acetaminophen, Diclofenac
- Where
- 5 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Non Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring, Proximal Femur Fracture
Hemodynamic Optimization During Spinal Anesthesia in the Elderly
In elderly patients over 65 years of age, proximal femur fracture is the most common type of fracture, and surgical intervention is typically required for the majority of cases.
- Conditions
- Non Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring, Proximal Femur Fracture, Fluid Therapy
- Trial name
- HORSE (NCT06396884)
- Testing
- Oscillometric intermittent non-invasive blood pressure, ClearSight
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS