Blood loss after hip break may rob seniors of independence

NCT ID NCT03810092

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tracked 255 patients aged 75 and older who had surgery for a broken hip. Researchers wanted to see if low red blood cell counts (anemia) soon after surgery were linked to losing the ability to do daily tasks like dressing and bathing six months later. The goal is to better understand which patients might need extra help to stay independent.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If it succeeds, this could help doctors identify which elderly patients need extra support after hip fracture surgery to maintain their independence.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CH Cholet

Cholet, France
CH La Rochelle

La Rochelle, France
CH Saint Malo

St-Malo, France
CHU Angers

Angers, France
Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée

La Roche-sur-Yon, France

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