Spinal vs general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery in older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of anesthesia—spinal (awake, lower body numb) versus general (completely asleep)—for people 65 and older having hip fracture surgery. The goal is to see which is better for preventing lung complications after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have a hip fracture (femoral neck, intertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric) that requires surgery
- You are able to walk short distances (about 10 feet) without help before the break
- Your surgery is scheduled at least 2 days after the diagnosis
- You have not had emergency surgery for this fracture
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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