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New treatment option for Hip Osteoarthritis
Official title Legs Dysmetria in Total Hip Replacement: Does Hip Approacches and Navigation Decrease the Risk?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06506201
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to collect clinical and radiological data from the case series of patients surgically treated with total hip arthroplasty at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. The primary objective is to evaluate in terms of safety and efficacy the reduction of legs dysmetria and proper acetabular cup inclination intraoperatively when comparing anterior, direct lateral, and postero-lateral hip approaches conducted via traditional or navigation-assisted surgery.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Age between 50 and 80 years;
- Signs and symptoms of hip osteoarthritis (pain intensity of at least 6 points of visual analogic scale pain - 0-10 scale in the previous week);
- Radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis (Grade 3-4 according to Tonnis classification);
You likely can't join if
- Patients unable to express consent;
- Patients undergoing previous ipsilateral hip surgery;
- Patients undergoing lower limb surgery to be treated in the previous 12 months;
- Patients with malignant neoplasms;
- Patients with rheumatic diseases;
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 50 and 80 years;
- Signs and symptoms of hip osteoarthritis (pain intensity of at least 6 points of visual analogic scale pain - 0-10 scale in the previous week);
- Radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis (Grade 3-4 according to Tonnis classification);
- Patients unable to express consent;
- Patients undergoing previous ipsilateral hip surgery;
- Patients undergoing lower limb surgery to be treated in the previous 12 months;
- Patients with malignant neoplasms;
- Patients with rheumatic diseases;
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes;
- Patients with uncontrolled thyroid metabolic disorders;
- Patients abusing alcoholic beverages, drugs or medications;
- Body Mass Index \> 35;
- Pregnant and/or fertile women.
- Pain intensity less than 6 points in accordance with the visual analogic scale scale.
- Patients with the presence of excessive deformity resulting from acetabular or femoral head dysplasia
- Patients who have already undergone total hip arthroplasty surgery on the affected hip.
- Previous extensive surgery of the reference joint (osteotomy around the hip, open or arthroscopic osteochondroplasty for femoral-acetabular conflict).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bologna, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bologna, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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