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Neck fractures in seniors: new study reveals hidden bone weakness
NCT ID NCT02800278
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study observed 30 elderly patients (over 65) who had a specific type of neck fracture (odontoid fracture) from a minor fall or low-energy injury. Researchers measured bone density, vitamin D levels, and other bone health markers to understand why these fractures happen. They also tracked recovery, complications, and survival for up to a year. The goal was to learn more about these fractures in older adults, not to test a new treatment.
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 successful, this study could help doctors better understand and manage odontoid fractures in older adults, potentially improving care and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment, so it won't directly change care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2016
- Finished
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Dec 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
all patients over 65 y admitted for low traumat odontoid fracture
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * all patients over 65 y admitted for low traumat odontoid fracture Exclusion Criteria: * patient \< 65 y * traumatic odontoid fracture
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU
Nice, 06000, France
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