Cluster randomised controlled trial of hip protectors for the prevention of hip fractures among women in nursing homes

Cluster randomised controlled trial of hip protectors for the prevention of hip fractures among women in nursing homes - Hip protector trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000000467

Enrollment

750

Registered

2006-08-15

Start date

2004-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Osteoporosis with risk factors for falls and hip fractures

Interventions

use of hip protectors observation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: elderly women aged 65 years or older, who are at high risk for falls and hip fractures in nursing homes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: bedridden, those who had bilateral hip fractures previously

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
the number of hip fractures	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
the number of fractures on extremities, the rate of falls, compliance	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTatsuya Koike

Osaka City University Medical School Rheumatosurgery

tatsuya@med.osaka-cu.ac.jp06-6645-3851

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026