Early surgical fixation for arm fractures in elderly patients

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

This study evaluates the effects of early surgical fixation on functional and psychological outcomes in elderly patients aged 65 and older who have suffered a humeral shaft fracture. It is a prospective cohort study that will follow participants for one year post-treatment to assess their recovery compared to those receiving standard non-operative management. The study aims to determine if early intervention leads to better patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diaphyseal humeral shaft fracture (as defined as superior border of insertion of pectoralis major proximally, to the distal diaphysis)
2. Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Fractures with intra-articular extension
2. Ipsilateral upper extremity injury
3. Patients with vascular injury
4. Brachial plexus injury
5. Compartment syndrome
6. Pathological fractures
7. Open fractures
8. Periprosthetic fracture
9. BMI \>40
10. Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures
11. Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent, intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)
12. Inability to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Royal Columbian Hospital
  New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kyrsten Butterfield, BSc
• Email: kyrsten.butterfield@fraserhealth.ca
• Phone: 604-553-3247

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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.