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Which hip fracture fix brings less pain? a trial puts two methods to the test

NCT ID NCT07772271

Disease control Sponsor: Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for repairing a common type of hip fracture in older adults: dynamic locking, which allows slight movement at the nail's end, versus static locking, which holds it rigidly. The goal is to see which approach leads to less thigh pain and better hip function after recovery. About 100 people aged 65 and older with this fracture will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques and followed for at least two years.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two surgical techniques for fixing a hip fracture with a metal nail: dynamic distal interlocking (allows slight movement) versus static distal interlocking (rigid fixation).
What this could lead to
If one locking method proves better, it could guide surgeons toward a standard approach that reduces thigh pain and improves recovery after hip fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all patients. Both techniques are already used in practice, so the difference in outcomes may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

99 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years and older. * Radiographically confirmed AO/OTA 31A2 intertrochanteric femur fracture. * Treated with the same proximal femoral nail system. * Availability for postoperative clinical and radiographic follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Pathological fractures. * Polytrauma. * Previous surgery on the ipsilateral hip or femur. * Incomplete baseline radiographic data. * Follow-up shorter than 24 months. \*Death before the final follow-up. * Incomplete final clinical or radiographic outcome data.

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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.

Intertrochanteric femur fracture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir City Hospital

    Izmir, İzmir, 35170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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