Muscle mysteries: can gene activity predict hip fracture recovery?
NCT ID NCT04764617
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at how muscles work in frail older adults who broke a hip after a fall. Researchers took small muscle samples from 80 patients during surgery to measure fat, protein, and gene activity. The goal was to learn whether muscle quality or quantity matters more for recovery. This was an observational study, not a treatment, so it helps scientists understand the problem better.
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Queens Medical Centre; Department of Orthopaedics
Nottingham, NG72UH, United Kingdom
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