Investigating the link between frailty and inflammation in hip fracture 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 observational study aims to explore the relationship between frailty and inflammatory biomarkers in elderly patients who have suffered hip fractures. It focuses on understanding whether patients with frailty exhibit a higher inflammatory burden as indicated by simple inflammatory biomarkers. The study will include patients aged over 65 years who are able to communicate and are not institutionalized. By analyzing these biomarkers, researchers hope to gain insights into the prognosis of frail hip fracture patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* age \>65 years, ASA PS I-III, non- institutionalized, able to communicate patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe cognitive dysfunction, those treated conservatively, those with pathological fractures and patients who refused to participate

Where it's running

• Larissa University Hospital
  Larissa, Thessaly, Greece Recruiting
• Uhl
  Larissa, Thessaly, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Eleni Arnaoutoglou, Professor
• Email: earnaout@gmail.com
• Phone: +302413502952

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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.