Early surgery for hip fractures in people on blood thinners
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether fixing a hip fracture sooner is better for people who take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) blood thinner. It compares early surgery versus delayed surgery in people whose delay is specifically from the blood thinner.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an intertrochanteric hip fracture that needs surgical repair
- You are currently taking a DOAC blood thinner
- Surgery is being planned (not just non-surgical treatment)
- You do not have multiple fractures at the same time
- You do not have serious immediate heart, lung, or kidney failure that would stop prompt surgery
- Any reason for delaying surgery must be related to the DOAC (not other illnesses)
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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