Could a simple steroid shot make hip surgery recovery easier?
NCT ID NCT05023369
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting the steroid dexamethasone around the hip joint during surgery can reduce pain, nausea, and hospital stay for people with a broken hip. About 110 adults aged 50-90 having hip replacement for a femoral neck fracture will take part. The goal is to see if this simple addition to standard care improves recovery without causing extra side effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dexamethasone (a steroid drug)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and reduce hospital stays for hip fracture patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 110 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Steroids carry risks like infection or delayed healing.
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Christian Candrian
RECRUITINGLugano, 6900, Switzerland
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