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The effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on fracture healing time and clinical outcome in patients with intertrochanteric fracture: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

The effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on fracture healing time and clinical outcome in patients with intertrochanteric fracture: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20210515001
Enrollment
86
Registered
2021-05-15
Start date
2021-02-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fracture in intertrochanteric region that requires fixation with cephalomedullary nail Hip fracture Intertrochanteric fracture Cephalomedullary nail PFNA Platelet rich plasma PRP

Interventions

Platelets rich plasma (PRP) was injected into the fracture site which was confirmed by fluoroscope then followed by cephalomedullary nail fixation.
Experimental Drug
Platelets rich plasma (PRP)

Sponsors

Ratchasapisek Sompoch
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with intertrochanteric fracture that were admitted in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital 2. Patients with age > 60 3. No associated fracture 4. Patients who were household or community ambulator prior to injury

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who deny surgery or unable to surgery due to severe comorbidity 2. Recent use of NSAIDs, aspirin or any drugs that will interact with platelets function 3. Patients with hematologic disease 4. Patients with history of hip fracture

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time of fracture healing 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Bridging callus from plain film

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Harris Hip score 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Barthel index score 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Functional Reach Test 2, 6, 12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Five Times Sit to Stand 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,Time up and go test 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire,pain visual analog scalre 2, 6,12, 24, 48 weeks Questionaire

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSiripong Tantanarat

Chulalongkorn University

agilposh-pero@hotmail.com0955016868

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026