Which hip surgery route is best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04900506

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques (posterior SPAIRE and anterior approach) for treating broken hips in people aged 70–90. Researchers will measure recovery, muscle damage, and bone density changes in 210 participants. The goal is to see if one approach leads to better outcomes, helping surgeons choose the best method for each patient.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: surgical procedure (posterior SPAIRE approach vs. anterior approach)
What this could lead to: If one approach proves better, it could guide surgeons to choose the method that leads to faster recovery and fewer complications for hip fracture patients.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, single-center study, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. The study is also observational in nature, so it cannot prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

femoral neck fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BONE MINERAL DENSITY FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES MUSCLE DAMAGE SURGICAL APPROACH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sorlandet Hospital

Arendal, Norway
Sorlandet hospital

Kristiansand, Norway

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