Studying muscle and bone changes after a hip fracture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how bone health and muscle strength (“osteosarcopenia” — loss of both bone and muscle) change after a hip fracture in older adults. It may help doctors understand who is at higher risk and how to better support recovery after hip surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had a fracture in the thigh bone near the hip (femoral neck) likely caused by low or no trauma, and it’s being treated with a hip implant (endoprosthesis or hip arthroplasty).
- You are able to understand the study and are willing to sign consent.
- You have not had previous osteoporotic (fragility) fractures before this one.
- You have not had prior hip or other prosthetic implant surgery for orthopedic problems.
- You do not have certain ongoing or past health issues that can affect bone/muscle or recovery, like cancer, autoimmune disease, Paget’s disease, long-term immune-suppressing medicines, or chronic infections (HBV/HCV/HIV).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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