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New nail for hip fractures tested in seniors

NCT ID NCT05197335

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Orthofix s.r.l. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how well the Chimaera intramedullary nail works in elderly patients with hip fractures. Researchers tracked 206 people aged 65 and older who had surgery with this device. The main goal was to see how many needed a second surgery due to problems, and they also measured pain, mobility, and independence during recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Chimaera intramedullary nail (a metal rod inserted into the thigh bone to stabilize a hip fracture)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study will confirm that the Chimaera nail is safe and effective for treating hip fractures in elderly patients, potentially improving recovery and reducing the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less conclusive. The device is already on the market, so this is about confirming real-world performance, not a breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP FRACTURES INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES PERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURE SUBTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • A.O. Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano Caserta

    Caserta, CE, 81100, Italy

  • A.O.U. Policlinico - Vittorio Emanuele

    Catania, CT, 95123, Italy

  • ASST di Mantova, Osp. Carlo Poma

    Mantua, MN, 46100, Italy

  • Az. Ospedaliero - Universitaria Careggi

    Florence, FI, 50134, Italy

  • Nuovo Ospedale di Prato S. Stefano

    Prato, PO, 59100, Italy

  • Ospedale Regionale EE 'Miulli'

    Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, 70021, Italy

  • Ospedale S. Giuseppe

    Empoli, FI, 50053, Italy

  • Ospedale di Vicenza

    Vicenza, VI, 36100, Italy

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