Tiny study pits open vs closed hip surgery

NCT ID NCT07299370

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

Summary

This study compares two surgical methods for fixing a broken hip (femoral neck fracture) using a dynamic hip screw. In one method, the surgeon makes a larger cut to see the bone directly (open reduction); in the other, the bone is aligned without a large cut (closed reduction). The study will check how well the bone heals and how the hip works afterward. Only 3 people took part, so the results are very limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
dynamic hip screw
What this could lead to
If this study shows better bone alignment or hip function with one method, it could guide surgeons on the best approach for these fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 3 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a new treatment, just comparing two existing surgical techniques.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assuit university

    Asyut, Egypt, Egypt

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