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Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture and Postoperative Oxygenation
Led by University of Lisbon · Updated on 2025-12-30
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Lisbon
Lead Sponsor
N
Northern Lisbon Hospital Center
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
With this study, the investigators intend to measure oxygen saturation before and after hip surgery in the context of proximal femur fracture, comparing two types of anesthesia (general or spinal). The investigators also intend to study the effects of the two anesthetic techniques on sleep apnea, delirium, respiratory complications, and length of hospital stay. This is an observational study, in which oxygen is measured at the fingertip with a sensor and a bracelet, without any intervention, inconvenience, or discomfort for the participant. Data will be collected on: respiratory complications, sleep apnea, delirium, length of hospital stay, and survival. Data will be collected in the operating room and wards of Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal over a period of approximately 24 hours after the participant's operation. Information about participant's health and co-morbidities will be recorded. There will be no implication for the participants' clinical care, since the study measurements will not be sent to the health professionals in charge. The operation, recovery, and treatments will not be influenced at any time by participation in the study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture and Postoperative Oxygenation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Hospital admission for hip fracture
- Scheduled for hip fracture surgery
- Age above 65 years, both genders
- Capable of consent or consent by responsible person
You will not qualify if you...
- Hip fracture occurring during hospitalization (not present upon admission)
- Patient refusal to participate
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northern Lisbon Hospital Center
Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal, 1635
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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