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GPS for hip surgery: new navigation tool aims to improve fracture repair

NCT ID NCT04494672

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Christian Candrian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a computer navigation system called ADAPT helps surgeons place screws more accurately during hip fracture repair. About 96 adults aged 50-85 with certain hip fractures will be randomly assigned to receive surgery with or without the navigation system. The main goal is to see if the system improves screw placement and reduces surgery time and radiation exposure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
computer navigation system (ADAPT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make hip fracture surgery safer and faster, with fewer complications like screw misplacement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 96 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The navigation system may not improve outcomes enough to justify its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Christian Candrian

    RECRUITING

    Lugano, 6900, Switzerland

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