New tool aims to give hip fracture patients a real say in anesthesia choice

NCT ID NCT06438640

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

Summary

This study tests a simple conversation aid and brief training for doctors to improve discussions about anesthesia options with patients who need hip fracture surgery. About 1,881 adults aged 50 and older at six U.S. hospitals will take part. The goal is to see if this approach increases shared decision-making and helps patients feel more involved in their care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

conversation aid and clinician training

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve how doctors and patients make decisions together about anesthesia for hip fracture surgery, leading to more patient-centered care.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage implementation study focused on communication, not a treatment. It may not change patient outcomes or be adopted widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture femoral neck fracture hip fracture

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic-Fairview

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

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    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

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    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • University of Florida Gainesville

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    Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States

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  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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