Hip fracture risk linked to muscle balance, not just overall muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07443046

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 79 older adults with hip fractures to see if the balance of specific muscles around the hip affects the type of fracture. Researchers used CT scans to measure muscle areas and found that regional muscle balance may be more important than overall muscle loss. The goal is to better understand fracture causes and improve prevention and recovery strategies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty hip fracture Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)