Femoral neck fracture – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu Bridging Patients with Clinical Trials Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:35:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://clinicaltrials.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-EU_icon-32x32.png Femoral neck fracture – European Clinical Trials Information Network https://clinicaltrials.eu 32 32 Study on Intrathecal Morphine for Pain Relief in Patients with Hip Fractures Undergoing Surgery https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-intrathecal-morphine-for-pain-relief-in-patients-with-hip-fractures-undergoing-surgery/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:58:25 +0000 https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-intrathecal-morphine-for-pain-relief-in-patients-with-hip-fractures-undergoing-surgery/ This clinical trial is focused on patients who have a proximal femur fracture, which is a type of hip fracture. The study is investigating the use of morphine, a medication commonly used to relieve pain. In this trial, morphine will be administered intrathecally, meaning it is injected into the space around the spinal cord, to see if it provides better pain relief compared to other methods of giving pain medication.

The purpose of the study is to determine if this method of administering morphine results in better pain management for patients undergoing surgery for a proximal femur fracture. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the intrathecal morphine or the standard pain treatment. The study will monitor various aspects of pain relief, such as how much pain the patients feel at rest and during movement, and how long it takes before they need additional pain medication.

Throughout the study, researchers will also keep track of any side effects, such as breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and itching. The effectiveness of treatments for these side effects will also be evaluated. The study aims to provide valuable information on whether intrathecal morphine is a more effective pain management option for patients with hip fractures undergoing surgery.

]]> Study on Methadone and Placebo for Pain Relief in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-methadone-and-placebo-for-pain-relief-in-elderly-patients-with-hip-fractures/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:26:43 +0000 https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-on-methadone-and-placebo-for-pain-relief-in-elderly-patients-with-hip-fractures/ This clinical trial is focused on studying the effects of a medication called methadone in patients who have experienced a hip fracture. Hip fractures are breaks in the upper part of the thigh bone, often occurring in older adults. The trial aims to understand how a single dose of methadone, given during surgery, compares to a placebo in managing pain for these patients.

Participants in the study will receive either methadone or a placebo intravenously, which means the medication is delivered directly into a vein. The study will observe various aspects of recovery, such as the need for additional pain medication, the ability to stand and move, and any side effects like nausea or constipation. The goal is to see if methadone can effectively reduce pain and improve recovery after hip fracture surgery.

The trial is part of a larger research effort called the MetaHip trial and is expected to continue until 2025. By participating, researchers hope to gather valuable information that could improve pain management strategies for elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.

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