Using bone cement to improve surgery outcomes for hip fractures
Official title: Influence of Cemented Cephalic Augmentation on the Outcome of Osteosynthesis Using Intramedullary Nailing in the Surgical Treatment of Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures in the Elderly
Run by Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur · NCT06634290 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using bone cement during hip fracture surgery can help older patients recover better and avoid complications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 314 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Monforte de Lemos, Lugo and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06634290 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 75 and older diagnosed with a pertrochanteric fragility fracture requiring surgical intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with hip fractures of subtypes other than those specified or with significant comorbidities that contraindicate surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether adding bone cement to the intramedullary nailing technique improves surgical outcomes for patients with pertrochanteric hip fractures. Participants aged 75 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard surgical procedure or the modified procedure with bone cement. The study aims to determine if this modification reduces complications related to mechanical failure of the implant and the need for re-operation. The trial will be conducted across multiple hospitals, ensuring a diverse patient population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to fewer complications and re-operations for elderly patients with hip fractures.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific use of bone cement in intramedullary nailing for this type of fracture is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 75 years of age or older. * Diagnosis with a pertrochanteric fragility fracture. * Informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting the inclusion criteria described above. * Refusal of the patient or his/her legal representative to participate in the study. * Diagnosis with hip fracture of subtypes other than 31A1, 31A2, 31A3 and 31B3 of AO-OTA classification. * Bilateral hip fractures in the same episode. * Suffering from previous medical pathologies or comorbidities that contraindicate surgical intervention and indicate conservative management of the fracture. * Performing a surgical technique different from intramedullary nailing or using a surgical implant different from that used in the present study.
Where it's running
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Hospital de Monforte de Lemos
Monforte de Lemos, Lugo, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital de Verin
Verín, Ourense, Spain Recruiting -
Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo
Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital do Salnes
Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain Recruiting -
Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense
Ourense, Spain Recruiting -
Complexo Hospitalario Pontevedra
Pontevedra, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Diego Matias Dominguez Prado, MD, PhD — Complexo Hospitalario de Ourense
- Study coordinator: Diego Matias Dominguez Prado, MD, PhD
- Email: diego.matias.dominguez.prado@sergas.es
- Phone: 34+ 670462170
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.