Contact information
Type
Scientific
Primary contact
Dr Peter Draper
ORCID ID
Contact details
University of Hull
School of Nursing Social Work and Applied Health Studies
Hull
HU6 7RX
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1482 465 018
p.r.draper@hull.ac.uk
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
ACLINIC
Study information
Scientific title
Acronym
Study hypothesis
We propose to evaluate the effect of Hamilton-Russell traction on (a) the peri-operative incidence of pressure sores and (b) pre-operative pain, in patients with fractured neck of femur. There is little evidence to suggest that traction confers any advantage in the pre-operative period, upon patients who receive it. Furthermore, its use may increase the risk of pressure sore development. If the data from the study supports the hypothesis that Hamilton-Russell traction has no beneficial effect, we can strongly argue for its discontinuation. Money currently spent on traction kits will be saved. Furthermore, patient suffering will be reduced through a reduction in the development of pressure sores.
Ethics approval
Not provided at time of registration
Study design
Randomised controlled trial
Primary study design
Interventional
Secondary study design
Randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Hospitals
Trial type
Treatment
Patient information sheet
Condition
Musculoskeletal injury
Intervention
Application of Hamilton-Russell traction
Intervention type
Other
Phase
Not Specified
Drug names
Primary outcome measures
1. Pain (measured by Bourbonnais pain ruler, a visual analogue scale)
2. Pressure sore (Torrance 5 point scale)
Secondary outcome measures
Not provided at time of registration
Overall trial start date
10/01/1993
Overall trial end date
30/09/1995
Reason abandoned
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Fractured neck of femur deemed suitable for surgical fixation
2. Patient Consent
Participant type
Patient
Age group
Senior
Gender
Both
Target number of participants
303 (added 11/01/10, see publication)
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Multiple fractures or injuries
2. Pressure sores
3. Absence, paralysis or fracture of lower limb
Recruitment start date
10/01/1993
Recruitment end date
30/09/1995
Locations
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Organisation
NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Sponsor details
The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7307 2622
dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
Sponsor type
Government
Website
Funders
Funder type
Government
Funder name
NHS Executive Northern and Yorkshire (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Location
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Not provided at time of registration
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not provided at time of registration
Results - basic reporting
Publication summary
Draper P, Scott F. An evaluation of Hamilton-Russell traction in the pre-operative management of patients with hip fracture. Clin Eff Nurs 1997; 1: 179-188.