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Broken bones, broken spirits: study probes mental health after falls in elderly

NCT ID NCT06724484

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southampton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how often older adults feel anxious or depressed after breaking a bone from a fall and having surgery. Researchers used a simple questionnaire to check symptoms in 40 patients aged 65 and older, both those who had surgery and those who did not. The goal was to understand how big the problem is so doctors can offer better support.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study shows that anxiety and depression are common after fracture surgery, it could lead to better screening and support for older patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Older adults who are admitted to a tertiary hospital/ major trauma centre with a fragility fracture.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years and above * Received operative or non-operative management of fragility fracture * Able to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving end of life care * Patients with known diagnosis of severe dementia and/ or lack capacity to consent * Non-fragility fracture

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Depression

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Fractures in the elderly

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academic Geriatric Medicine, University of Southampton

    Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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