Two implants better than one for broken thigh bone in seniors?
NCT ID NCT05292313
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether using two metal implants (instead of one) to fix a broken thigh bone near the knee helps older adults heal better. Researchers will enroll 80 people aged 60 and older across five sites to see if a larger trial is possible. The main goals are to check if patients can be recruited and followed easily, not to prove which method is best.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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New York University
New York, New York, 10012, United States
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Oregon Health & Science Center
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of Pittsburg Medical Center - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
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University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Surgical procedure: single or dual implant fixation (plate or intramedullary nail)
What this could lead to
If successful, this pilot could show that using two implants instead of one improves healing and mobility for older adults with this type of fracture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage feasibility study, not designed to prove which treatment is better. Results may not apply to all patients or fracture types.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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