Actively Recruiting
Treatment of Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly
Led by Oslo University Hospital · Updated on 2025-03-25
76
Participants Needed
12
Research Sites
218 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Operative treatment, with tension band wiring or plate fixation, will be compared with non-operative treatment of displaced olecranon fractures (Mayo classification 2A and 2B) in patients 75 years or older.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Treatment of Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Displaced olecranon fracture classified as Mayo 2A or 2B
You will not qualify if you...
- Fractures involving the coronoid process, radial head, or distal humerus
- Open fracture classified as Gustilo-Andersen type 2 or 3
- Severe heart or lung disease or other medical conditions that prevent surgery
- Previous injury or condition in the elbow causing serious functional impairment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 12 locations
1
Baerum Hospital
Sandvika, Gjettum, Norway
Actively Recruiting
2
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Hønefoss, Norway, Norway, 3511
Actively Recruiting
3
St. Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, Trønderlag, Norway
Actively Recruiting
4
Arendal Hospital
Arendal, Norway
Actively Recruiting
5
Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Norway
Actively Recruiting
6
Østfold Hospital Trust
Grålum, Norway
Actively Recruiting
7
Orthopedic Center, Ulleval University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, 0408
Actively Recruiting
8
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, Norway
Not Yet Recruiting
9
Telemark Hospital
Skien, Norway
Actively Recruiting
10
Stavanger University Hospital
Stavanger, Norway
Actively Recruiting
11
Tønsberg Hospital
Tønsberg, Norway
Actively Recruiting
12
Akademiska Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
F
Frede Frihagen, PhD
CONTACT
K
Kaare S Midtgaard, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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