New Muscle-Sparing hip surgery could speed recovery after fracture

NCT ID NCT06146205

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a broken hip (femoral neck fracture) in adults over 50. One is the standard direct lateral approach, and the other is a newer muscle-sparing method called SPAIRE. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better hip function and less pain after surgery. 476 participants are enrolled, and results will help guide future surgical choices.

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 (direct lateral approach vs. SPAIRE muscle-sparing approach)
What this could lead to: If the muscle-sparing approach works better, it could lead to faster recovery and better hip function after a hip fracture.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial with 476 participants, and the new approach may not prove significantly better than the standard one. Surgical risks like infection or nerve damage apply to both procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

femoral neck fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE HIP FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Oslo, 0319, Norway

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