Plain-English translation of NCT07490184 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is looking at whether a special scoring system — called the Orthopedic Hip Frailty Score — can help doctors predict which older patients might have a harder time recovering after hip fracture surgery. The researchers want to understand which patients are at higher risk for serious problems after their operation, so doctors can better prepare and plan care for them.
After hip fracture surgery, some older patients recover well while others experience serious complications. By studying this scoring system, doctors hope to identify high-risk patients before surgery so they can take extra steps to keep them safe and use hospital resources more wisely.
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This is not a traditional clinical trial with study visits. Instead, researchers will review your medical records and surgical information that was already collected when you received care at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. The study gathers data from patients treated between January 2018 and December 2023, so participation is mainly about allowing your existing medical information to be used for this research.
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United States
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
February 2026
Primary completion
February 2027
Age range
60 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Crystee Cooper, DHEd
Methodist Health System
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.