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Which hip fracture nail is better? study looks at gamma vs InterTAN

NCT ID NCT07282236

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked back at 686 patients with unstable hip fractures to compare two types of metal nails used in surgery: the Gamma nail and the InterTAN nail. The goal was to see which one led to fewer mechanical problems, better bone alignment, and faster recovery. The study found no major differences in routine outcomes, but it helps doctors understand how each implant performs.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

686 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who received the Gamma nail (288) underwent surgery at the Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia (1997-2002). On the other hand, the patients operated upon the InterTAN nail (398) underwent surgery at the Vithas Hospitals Group in Valencia between January 2002 and December 2010.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unstable trochanteric fractures confirmed radiographically according to OTA (Orthopedic Trauma Association), treated with Gamma or InterTAN nail, * available follow-up for ≥ 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pathological fractures * Polytrauma precluding standard treatment/follow-up * Missing key variables/outcomes

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture

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Pertrochanteric fracture of femur Unstable throchanteric hip fractures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Valencia Catholic University

    Valencia, VALÈNCIA, 46003, Spain

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