Bone density and weight linked to severe hip fractures in elderly women
NCT ID NCT07196982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined 49 older women with hip fractures to understand why some also break a supportive bone called the lateral wall. Researchers found that lower bone density and lower body weight were linked to these more complex fractures. The goal is to help doctors plan better surgeries and recommend bone health and fall prevention strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict which elderly women are at risk for complex hip fractures, leading to improved surgical planning and preventive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study with only 49 participants, so findings may not apply to all populations. It identifies risk factors but does not test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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49 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of postmenopausal women admitted to the Department of Orthopedics at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between January 2023 and February 2024 with a diagnosis of intertrochanteric femoral fracture. A total of 49 patients were included after applying eligibility criteria. Of these, 29 had isolated intertrochanteric fractures and 20 had intertrochanteric fractures with concomitant lateral wall involvement. All patients underwent surgical fixation with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA), with or without additional lateral wall plate fixation, according to clinical indications.
- Ages
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65 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Postmenopausal women diagnosed with intertrochanteric femoral fractures. History of low-energy trauma (e.g., fall from standing height). Treated surgically with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) device, with or without lateral wall plate fixation. Availability of complete demographic and clinical data (age, height, weight, bone mineral density, and bone turnover markers). Eligible for retrospective case-control analysis. Exclusion Criteria: High-energy trauma (e.g., motor vehicle accidents). Severe systemic comorbidities such as hepatic or renal failure, bone tumors, or endocrine disorders (e.g., hyperparathyroidism). Use of medications affecting bone metabolism within 6 months before surgery. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. History of chronic smoking or alcohol abuse. Inability to provide accurate anthropometric data (height and weight).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The medical record system and imaging system of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 252000, China