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The goal of this pilot, patient blinded randomized trial is to develop a mechanistic understanding of gait following fixation of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures and return to function and pain control. The guiding hypothesis that will be tested in a subsequent clinical trial is that the InterTAN when compared to standard lag-screw cephalomedullary nails will have decreased post operative pain, earlier return to symmetric weight bearing, and quicker return to pre-injury functioning levels.


Clinical Trial Description

Aim 1: Determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized trial assessing gait mechanics as well as outcomes following unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with cephalomedullary nails. This will be achieved by performing a pilot randomized trial comparing the InterTAN versus a single-screw design cephalomedullary nail (SSCMN). Deliverable: Preliminary data to support a larger randomized trial powered on either mechanical assessments or patient reported outcomes. Feasibility of conducting comprehensive biomechanical and patient related outcome measurements in the geriatric hip fracture population. Aim 2: Determine the pathway to return to function and symmetric weight bearing. Load bearing will be assessed through insole monitoring during their inpatient stay and 2-weeks post-op. Additionally, analysis will be performed to measure gait for hip motion, loading, strength and functional assessments at 6,12, and 26 weeks post-op. Patients will also be assessed at 1-year for reported function as well. Hypothesis: Patients in the InterTAN group will have faster return to symmetrical weight bearing/motion and earlier return to function. Deliverable: Longitudinal data assessing return to function and weight bearing in intertrochanteric femur fractures. Aim 3: Determine if use of the InterTAN device when compared to SSCMN results in decreased pain following unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures. Patients will be enrolled in a prospective trial with standardized pain control regimen, assessing patients for pain during their hospital stay using Area Under the Curve Analysis of Visual Analogue Pain Scores at 24, 48 and 72 hours. Similarly, opioid usage in morphine milligram equivalents will be assessed. Pain will be assessed at follow-up visits 6, 12, 26, 52 weeks. Hypothesis: The InterTAN will result in decreased pain in the immediate post-operative period and in sub-acute post-operative period. Aim 4: Determine if the use of the InterTAN device when compared to SSCMN results in decreased healthcare utilization. Participation with therapy, hospital length of stay, discharge disposition, and time-spent in rehabilitation facility will be assessed. Hypothesis: Patients in the InterTAN group will be more likely to be discharged home, participate with therapy more, have decreased length of stay in both inpatient and outpatient units. Deliverable: Data to inform the power analysis for a larger prospective clinical trial. ;


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NCT number NCT06024304
Study type Interventional
Source University of Kentucky
Contact Paul E Matuszewski, MD
Phone (859) 323-5533
Email pmatuszewski@uky.edu
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 2024
Completion date January 1, 2027

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