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New program aims to cut hip fractures in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT04947722

Prevention Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called PREVENT designed to reduce hip fractures in long-term care homes. The program uses a risk calculator based on residents' health records to identify those at high risk, then trains healthcare staff on the latest fracture prevention recommendations. Researchers will compare hip fracture rates between homes using the program and those providing usual care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PREVENT Program (educational program and fracture risk assessment tool)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could reduce hip fractures in long-term care, improving quality of life and reducing hospitalizations.
What could go wrong
The program relies on staff training and implementation, which may vary across homes. Results may not apply to all long-term care settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 3,060 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both profit and non-profit long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada. * Homes must have a minimum of 50 occupied beds to participate; there is no maximum home size for participation. * For both control and intervention homes, resident eligibility (and study cohorts) will be determined via the RAI-MDS 2.0 database. Exclusion Criteria: * Residents identified as having end-stage disease, who are comatose, receiving hospice or respite care and who have an expected short stay (90 days or less).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture osteoporosis hip fracture prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fracture Fractures, hip Osteoporosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University - St. Peter's Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8M 1W9, Canada

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