Hip bone graft may boost shoulder fracture recovery
NCT ID NCT07538700
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a piece of donated hip bone (femoral allograft) to standard plate surgery helps people aged 40-70 recover better from severe shoulder fractures. Half the participants will get the graft plus a plate, the other half just the plate. Researchers will compare shoulder function, pain, and quality of life over two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- femoral allograft (hip bone graft) used alongside locking plate fixation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a better surgical option for severe shoulder fractures, leading to improved function and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding a bone graft also carries risks like infection or graft failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tergooi Medical Center
RECRUITINGHilversum, Netherlands