Hip fracture surgery showdown: which plate works best?

NCT ID NCT06409559

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to fix a broken hip socket using metal plates. One method uses a rim plate with screws through it, the other uses a buttress plate without those screws. Researchers will track 60 adults aged 18-65 to see which approach leads to better bone healing, less joint damage, and improved mobility one year after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Pelvic reconstruction plate (a metal implant used to stabilize bone fractures)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that one surgical technique (rim plate with screws) is better than the standard buttress plate for healing hip socket fractures and reducing long-term arthritis risk.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (60 people) comparing two established surgical methods, so the differences may be small or not statistically significant. Results may not apply to all fracture types or older patients.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.