Could a simple cuff reduce hip fracture complications?
NCT ID NCT07178041
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a treatment called Remote Ischaemic Conditioning (RIC) for people recovering from hip fracture surgery. RIC involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm or leg for short periods to trigger the body's own protective responses. The trial will include 12 adults and aims to see if the treatment is safe, tolerable, and practical to deliver during a hospital stay. If successful, it could lead to a larger study exploring whether RIC reduces common complications like infection and improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote Ischaemic Conditioning (blood pressure cuff inflation on arm or leg)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce complications like infection and improve recovery after hip fracture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment may not show clear benefits or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGSheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
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