Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment620 (estimated)
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do)
Trial IDNCT04589598 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

  • 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

  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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.