Metformin for hip fracture recovery in older adults
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This study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. To join, you need to be 60+, have had a low-energy hip fracture fixed within 3 days, and be generally healthy without diabetes or kidney issues.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You have a broken hip (femoral neck, intertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric area) from a low-energy fall, like tripping at home.
- You had surgery within 3 days of your injury.
- You were able to walk on your own before the fracture.
- You do not have diabetes, kidney disease, or certain other serious health problems.
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