Hip fracture Patients' brain markers may predict 10-Year survival

NCT ID NCT07443566

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bengt Nellgård Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 404 older adults for 10 years after hip fracture surgery. Researchers checked whether early signs of Alzheimer's in spinal fluid or cognitive tests were linked to how long patients lived. The goal is to understand if hidden Alzheimer's changes affect long-term survival after a hip fracture.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify people with hip fractures who may have undetected early Alzheimer's, allowing for earlier monitoring or care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, only show possible links. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE DEMENTIA HIP FRACTURES (ICD-10 72.01-72.2)

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Locations

Sahlgrenska University Hospit

Mölndal, Västra Götaland County, 431 80, Sweden

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