The Impact of Opioids in Fractures - a Case Control Study

N/ACompletedNCT02090972

Ruhr University of Bochum1,000 enrolled

Overview

In this study, the risk of opioid medications on fractures in older adults is investigated. Patients from the surgical department with fractures and control patients from the internal department of the same hospital are inquired with a standardized questionaire about demographic and clinical risk factors for fractures. Osteoporotic fracture risk is assessed using quantitative ultrasound. An impact of recent opioid medications on fractures is hypothesised.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,000

Conditions

Fractures

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria for both groups: * age \> 60 years * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria for both groups: * malignant Disease within the last 12 month * troubles with memory, dementia or Parkinsons disease * other fractures within the last 6 month Exclusion Criteria for the fracture group: * alcoholised during the fall * fracture older than 14 days

Locations (1)

BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum

Bochum, Germany

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reported Opioid medication before hospital admission

Standardized assessment of opioid medications taken before fracture or hospital admission to evaluate the impact of opioids in fractures. Exact doses, substances and intake habits are inquired.

Time frame: interview: 20 min

Secondary Outcomes

Bone density measures using Quantitative ultrasound (SAHARA)

Evaluation of fracture risk due to reduced bone density is performed using quantitative ultrasound.

Time frame: 10 min

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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