Comparing two methods for treating non-displaced femoral neck fractures
Official title: Comparison Between Femoral Neck System and Multiple Cannulated Screws in Non-displaced Femoral Neck Fracture
Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT04589598 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether a new type of treatment for non-displaced femoral neck fractures works better than traditional screws in helping patients recover and stay mobile.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 620 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT04589598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with non-displaced femoral neck fractures who are community ambulators.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with displaced femoral neck fractures or other types of hip fractures will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of a femoral neck system versus conventional multiple cannulated screws in patients with non-displaced femoral neck fractures. The primary focus is on evaluating reoperation rates, loss of fixation, and changes in mobility following treatment. Participants will be community ambulators aged 18 and older, ensuring a relevant demographic for assessing functional outcomes. The study is conducted at Seoul National University Hospital and its affiliated facilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients with non-displaced femoral neck fractures.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown varying success with similar approaches, but this specific comparison is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * non-displaced femoral neck fracture * community ambulator Exclusion Criteria: * younger than 18 years * displaced femoral neck fracture * intertrochanteric fracture * subtrochanteric fracture
Where it's running
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Young-Kyun Lee — Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Study coordinator: Young-Kyun Lee
- Email: ykleemd@gmail.com
- Phone: 82-31-787-7204
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.