Registry of hip fractures in elderly patients
Institutional Registry of Hip Fracture in the Elderly
This study is creating a detailed record of hip fractures in older adults to understand their recovery and complications better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires) |
| Trial ID | NCT02279550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a comprehensive registry for hip fractures in elderly patients aged 65 and older. It involves collecting epidemiological data, assessing risk factors, and monitoring treatment outcomes. Patients admitted to the orthopedic and traumatology ward with a hip fracture will be evaluated, and their data will be collected through a structured form. Follow-up assessments will occur at three months and one year post-injury to track recovery and complications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 65 years old who have been diagnosed with a hip fracture and admitted to the orthopedic ward.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate in the registration process will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve understanding of hip fractures in the elderly and enhance treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar registries have shown success in improving patient outcomes and understanding of hip fractures in elderly populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients over 65 with hip fracture. 2. Admission to HIBA 3. Followed by any health care provider. - Exclusion Criteria: 1 Patient refuses to participate in the registration or informed consent process -
Where this trial is running
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires — Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Javier A Benchimol, MD — Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
- Study coordinator: Diego H Giunta, MD
- Email: diego.giunta@hospitalitaliano.org.ar
- Phone: 5411-9590200
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.