Fixation versus arthroplasty for undisplaced intracapsular fractures
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Randomised trial of undisplaced intracapsular fractures treated with internal fixation or arthroplasty – pilot study
IRAS ID
197284
Contact name
Martyn Parker
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
5 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Current treatment for undisplaced intracapsular hip fractures is generally by internal fixation of the fracture using screws and a plate, although some centres prefer replacement arthroplasty. Patients who satisfy the inclusion criteria and are willing to participate will be randomised to receive either reduction and internal fixation of the fracture with a screw and plate device or alternatively replacement of their femoral head with an artificial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty). After surgery patients will receive the same treatment as normal and be discharge home when able, with follow-up review in the hip fracture clinic. Subsequent follow-up for the research project is by phone calls from a research nurse who is blinded to the type of treatment that the patient has received. There will be no additional investigations or out-patient follow-up visits for these patients in comparison to normal treatment protocols.
REC name
West Midlands - Coventry & Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/WM/0124
Date of REC Opinion
18 May 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion