HIP FRACTURES

This study compares two surgical methods for fixing broken hips in adults under 65. It tests if a new, more rigid implant keeps the broken bone more stable during healing than the standard screws. Researchers will precisely measure bone movement, track complications, and monitor …

This international study is testing whether performing hip fracture surgery faster than usual improves survival and recovery for patients who also have signs of recent heart injury. It will compare accelerated surgery to standard care in 1,100 patients aged 45 and older. The main…

This study follows patients for up to 10 years after hip replacement surgery to see how safe and effective two specific implant devices are. It will track any complications, how well patients can move, and their quality of life. The goal is to gather long-term data on these medic…

This study aims to find out how many older adults who break a hip from a simple fall might have an undiagnosed spinal cord condition called cervical myelopathy. Researchers will screen 75 hip fracture patients with a physical exam and questions. If signs of the condition are foun…

This study is testing whether a new bone-strengthening procedure can prevent a second hip fracture in older women with osteoporosis who have just broken one hip. During surgery to repair the first broken hip, some participants will also receive the new treatment on their other, u…

This study is testing whether a new local numbing technique works as well as standard spinal anesthesia for pain control after hip replacement surgery. Researchers want to see if the new method, which involves numbing medicine injected around the hip joint, provides similar pain …

This study is testing if a new, long-acting numbing medicine is better at managing pain after hip replacement surgery than a standard numbing medicine. People having hip surgery will receive one of the two numbing shots around their hip nerves. Researchers will measure how much s…

This study is testing whether a combination of two medications, esketamine and dexmedetomidine, can improve sleep quality for elderly patients recovering from hip fracture surgery. Researchers will compare this drug combination to a placebo (saltwater solution) in 96 participants…

This study aims to find out if giving two doses of a medicine called tranexamic acid is better and safer than giving just one dose for reducing blood loss during and after hip fracture surgery. It will involve 120 adults aged 65 and older who need surgery for specific types of hi…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block, given before hip fracture surgery, helps control pain better after the operation. Researchers will compare 70 patients who receive the nerve block to those who get standard pain care. They will measure pain levels, need for ex…

This study is testing which of two pain control methods works better for adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. It compares freezing specific nerves near the hip (cryoablation) to placing a temporary pain medication catheter. The main goal is to see which method provides be…

This study is testing if a mobile phone app can help older adults recover better after hip, knee, or spine surgery. The app reminds patients to do safe, in-bed exercises and adjusts the difficulty based on how they feel. Researchers will see if using the app helps patients do bet…

This study aims to learn more about how blood stem cells work in older adults, especially those with common age-related genetic changes. Researchers will collect bone marrow and blood samples from 24 people aged 65+ who are having hip replacement surgery. They will compare the ac…

This study aims to find out if spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia leads to fewer lung problems after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It will enroll 40 patients aged 65+ whose surgery is delayed more than 48 hours. Researchers will compare oxygen levels, lung function, …

This study is testing whether a simple, one-page conversation guide helps doctors and patients have better discussions about anesthesia options before hip fracture surgery. It involves nearly 1,900 patients aged 50+ across six US hospitals. The goal is to see if this tool, combin…