Novel Use of an Enhanced Fluoroscopic Imaging Device to Reduce Radiation Exposure and Operative Time During Intramedullary Nailing of Hip Fractures

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Radiation Exposure

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital image enhancement (DIE) technology in reducing the radiation exposure to both the patient and surgical staff during standard intramedullary nail placement for treatment of hip fractures. Secondarily, to evaluate whether the image quality and reproducibility of desired images can be improved with use of the DIE technology. Finally, to evaluate whether DIE technology reduces total operative time.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02856828

Run by

Duke University

People needed

5

Starts

2017-03-01

Expected to finish

2018-02-06

Last updated by the study team

2019-10-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• closed hip fracture requiring intramedullary nailing

You may not qualify if…

• age <18 years

Where it is running

• Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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