Could a hidden neck problem cause hip fractures? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06893406

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether older adults who break a hip from a simple fall might have an undiagnosed spinal cord condition called cervical myelopathy. Researchers will check 75 patients with a physical exam and, if needed, an MRI before they leave the hospital. The goal is to find out how common this condition is and whether catching it early could prevent future falls and fractures.

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 successful, this could show that screening hip fracture patients for cervical myelopathy helps prevent future falls and fractures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (75 participants) with no treatment being tested. It may not prove that screening reduces falls.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CERVICAL MYELOPATHY HIP FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Eskenazi Hospital
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Indiana University North Hospital
RECRUITING

Fishers, Indiana, 46032, United States

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