Which anesthesia is safer for elderly hip fracture patients? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06425627
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia leads to fewer lung complications after delayed hip fracture surgery in people aged 65 and older. Forty participants will be assigned to one of the two anesthesia types, and their lung function will be measured after surgery. The goal is to help doctors choose the safer option for this vulnerable group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one type of anesthesia is safer for the lungs, it could guide doctors in choosing the best option for elderly hip fracture patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It is not testing a new drug or treatment.
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Conditions
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Tianzhu Liu
RECRUITINGWuhan, Hubei, 430000, China
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