Randomized controlled trial of open osteosynthesis for unstable trochanteric fractures

Open label randomized parallel group comparison trial of short nail and middle nail with open osteosynthesis for unstable trochanteric fractures - ROUT Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000047700

Enrollment

Registered

2022-05-10

Start date

2022-05-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

unstable trochanteric fractures

Interventions

Open osteosynthesis using short nails for unstable trochanteric fractures. Open osteosynthesis using middle nails for unstable trochanteric fractures.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with a first time trochanteric fracture and classified as unstable on imaging evaluation. Patients who have been fully informed and have given written consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients for whom long nails, artificial head replacement, etc. are considered appropriate. Patients who have difficulty with postoperative imaging evaluation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Maintenance rate of the reduction position at 3 months postoperatively.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Length of telescoping and status of bone fusion on x-ray at 3 weeks and 3 months postoperatively. NRS, BI, FIM, grip strength, and gait at 3 weeks and 3 months postoperatively.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShotaro Kawano

Shuto General Hospital Orthopedics

sk.ymbadc@gmail.com0820-22-3456

Outcome results

None listed

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