Hip Fracture Surgery Timing and Blood Transfusion Risk in Patients on DOACs

This study looks at patients with hip fractures who are taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), a type of blood thinner. In many hospitals, surgery for these patients is delayed because of concerns about bleeding, but waiting longer can also increase risks such as complications and longer hospital stays. The purpose of this study is to find out whether operating within 24 hours is as safe as delaying surgery beyond 24 hours. Specifically, the investigators want to know if early surgery does not lead to a higher need for blood transfusions compared to delayed surgery.

NCT Number	NCT07309848
Lead Sponsor	St. Antonius Hospital
Conditions	Blood Transfusion, Hip Fracture Surgeries, Geriatric, Bleeding Complications, Bleeding as Surgical Complication (Treatment), Bleeding, Blood Transfusions, Blood Transfusion Complication +1 more
Enrollment	374 participants
Start Date	2025-11-01
Primary Completion	2027-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-30