A Randomised Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of Hip Protector Pads in Reducing Fractures in Older People

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10810476

Enrollment

366

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1998-09-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal injury

Interventions

Not provided at time of registration

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have sustained a first hip fracture and have been admitted to the Hull Royal Infirmary within the last 2 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patients will be followed up for a median of 18 months for the occurrence of second hip fracture. Quality of life changes are also being measured using the SF12 and the EuroQol	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026