New decision aid aims to put frail hip fracture patients in the driver's seat

NCT ID NCT07687108

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southampton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to create a guide that helps frail older adults with hip fractures choose treatments based on what matters most to them, such as walking ability or independence, rather than just survival. Researchers will review existing studies, analyze NHS data, and interview patients, families, and healthcare staff to understand how decisions are made. The final decision aid will be tested in a hospital setting and refined based on feedback.

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 lead to a practical tool that helps frail older adults with hip fractures make treatment decisions aligned with their personal values, such as mobility and independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing and testing a decision aid, not a treatment. The aid may not improve outcomes or be widely adopted in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP FRACTURE, POST SURGERY RECOVERY, MUSCLE RESILIENCE HIP FRACTURES (I.E. FEMORAL NECK OR INTERTROCHANTERIC HIP FRACTURES) HIP FRACTURES (ICD-10 72.01-72.2) HIP-FRACTURE

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Locations

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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