Examining how fracture type and nutrition affect pain after hip surgery in older adults
Relationship Between Fracture Type and Preoperative Nutritional Status with Postoperative Pain and Prognosis in Geriatric Hip Surgery
This study looks at how different types of hip fractures and nutrition before surgery affect pain and recovery in older adults after their hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 95 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06784089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on geriatric patients over the age of 65 who are undergoing surgery for hip fractures. It aims to investigate the relationship between the type of fracture and the patients' preoperative nutritional status in relation to postoperative pain and recovery outcomes. Conducted at the Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Education and Research Hospital, the study will collect data on various health metrics and pain levels using standardized protocols. The findings could provide insights into how nutritional deficiencies impact recovery in this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are geriatric patients aged 65 and older who are scheduled for hip surgery and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those with severe comorbidities that prevent surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and recovery strategies for elderly patients undergoing hip surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on nutritional status and postoperative outcomes, this specific relationship in geriatric hip surgery is less explored, making this approach somewhat novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing hip surgery * Patients with informed consent * Patients over the age of 65 * Patients undergoing surgery with spinal anesthesia * Patients evaluated in the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist) 1-2-3 category * Those with a body mass index (BMI) between 18-35 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with ASA 4 and above * Patients under the age of 65 * Those with a BMI below 18 and above 35, * Patients with systemic inflammatory diseases, * Patients using continuous anti-inflammatory/analgesic drugs, * Patients with chronic pain before surgery, * Those with pathological fractures, * Multiple traumas * Those with end-stage disease (malignancy), * Severe renal failure, gastrointestinal ulceration or severe asthma that prevents the use of standard analgesia protocol * Patients who have previously had hip surgery on the same side * Patients who want to have surgery with general anesthesia * Patients who need general anesthesia in addition to spinal anesthesia * Those with a history of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ferudun Ertan
- Email: drfertan46@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 542 250 40 74
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.