AI-assisted vs surgeon-planned screw paths for freehand femoral neck fixation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults with radiologically confirmed femoral neck fractures who are scheduled for percutaneous freehand cannulated screw fixation are assigned to either AI-assisted screw path planning or surgeon-directed planning. Surgeons perform the procedures under fluoroscopic guidance using the assigned planning method and intraoperative metrics like operative time, fluoroscopy exposures, and blood loss are recorded. Radiographic endpoints include measures of screw deviation, tip position, and inter-screw parallelism, and postoperative complications and functional outcomes are tracked during follow-up. The study compares the two groups to see if AI guidance improves technical accuracy, reduces surgeon workload, and affects clinical recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Radiologically confirmed diagnosis of femoral neck fracture (displaced or non-displaced);
* Scheduled to undergo internal fixation with cannulated screws as the initial treatment strategy during the study period;
* Capable of understanding the study procedures and providing informed consent;
* Willing and able to adhere to the prescribed postoperative follow-up schedule and rehabilitation instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of avascular necrosis of the femoral head on the affected side prior to surgery;
* Inability to tolerate the surgical intervention;
* Severe physical illnesses, cognitive problems (such as memory loss), or mental health conditions that may impair the ability to comply with medical instructions or attending scheduled follow-up appointments.

Where it's running

• Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HUST - Jinyinghu International Hospital
  Wuhan, China Recruiting
• Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HUST - Main Campus
  Wuhan, China Recruiting
• Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HUST - Orthopedic Hospital
  Wuhan, China Recruiting
• Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HUST - West Campus
  Wuhan, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Guohui Liu, MD, PhD — Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Study coordinator: Fawwaz Al-Smadi, MD
• Email: fawazsmadi97@yahoo.com
• Phone: +8613037110861

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.