Review of surgical outcomes for hip fractures
Hip Fractures Surgical Management and Complications: Retrospective Study
This study looks at the results of hip fracture surgeries at Aga Khan University to see how patients recover and what factors might affect their outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Trial ID | NCT04187261 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study involves a retrospective review of medical records for patients who underwent surgical management for hip fractures at Aga Khan University since 2010. The investigators will analyze postoperative complications, length of hospital stay, and mortality rates, while also examining the background characteristics and potential factors associated with these outcomes. The study aims to identify trends and insights that could improve future management of hip fractures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include all patients who have undergone surgical treatment for hip fractures at the institute, regardless of age or health status.
Not a fit: Patients with incomplete data or those who had pathological fractures, open fractures, poly-trauma, or revision surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of hip fracture outcomes and inform better surgical practices.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully analyzed surgical outcomes for hip fractures, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients, regardless of gender, commodities and age * Hip fractures which were managed surgically. * operated at our institute. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with incomplete data or missing information in either the primary exposure or the outcome of interest. * Participants with pathological fracture, open fractures, poly-trauma or revision surgeries.
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh
- Aga Khan University — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Obada Hasan, FCPS, MSc — Aga Khan Univeristy
- Study coordinator: Obada Hasan, FCPS,MSc
- Email: obada.husseinali@aku.edu
- Phone: 3193567121
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.