Heart ultrasound before hip fracture surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a quick heart ultrasound before hip fracture surgery helps doctors plan better care. It may help reduce risks during and after surgery for older adults.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are scheduled for surgery for a hip fracture
- You have a health status classified as ASA 2 to 4 (meaning you have mild to severe but not life-threatening illness)
- You do not have cancer that has spread or a fracture caused by cancer
- You do not have another fracture or surgery at the same time
- You do not have severe dementia and have not had a heart ultrasound for other reasons
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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