Could a simple ultrasound and nutrition score forecast hip fracture recovery?
NCT ID NCT07751692
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether nutritional risk and muscle thickness can help predict recovery in adults aged 65 and older after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will measure nutritional status using a standard score and check muscle thickness in the thigh with a quick, painless ultrasound before surgery. They will then track hospital stay length, infections, and survival at 30 and 90 days after surgery to see if these simple measures are linked to better or worse outcomes.
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 identify older patients at higher risk of complications after hip fracture surgery, allowing for earlier support and better recovery planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all patients, and the measures used may not fully capture recovery outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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