A Two Centre Study to Assess the Stability and Long-term Performance of the C-Stem™ AMT in a Tota… (NCT00872573) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
A Two Centre Study to Assess the Stability and Long-term Performance of the C-Stem™ AMT in a Total Primary Hip Replacement
Stopped: Technical issues with RSA at main site and departure of Principal Investigator
United Kingdom5 participantsStarted 2006-07-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to monitor the stability of the C-Stem™ AMT hip within the thigh bone when used in the treatment of patients with hip joint disease requiring a total hip replacement. Patients who enter the study will be evaluated at regular intervals following hip surgery using patient, clinical, standard x-ray assessments and special x-rays which allow the stability of the implant to be determined.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
i) Male or female subjects, aged between 60 and 80 years inclusive.
ii) Subjects who are able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this investigation and from whom consent has been obtained.
iii) Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are able to understand this investigation, co-operate with the investigational procedures and are willing to return to the hospital for all the required post-operative follow-ups.
iv) Subjects undergoing primary total hip replacement that are considered suitable for a cemented femoral stem and metal femoral head and an all polyethylene acetabular cup.
Exclusion Criteria:
i) Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, have an existing condition that would compromise their participation and follow-up in this study.
ii) Subjects undergoing revision hip replacement
iii) Subjects undergoing simultaneous bilateral hip replacements.
iv) Subjects with a contralateral hip replacement, which was implanted less than six months previously or is not performing satisfactorily.
v) Women who are pregnant.
vi) Subjects who are known drug or alcohol abusers or with psychological disorders that could affect follow-up care or treatment outcomes.
vii) Subjects who have participated in a clinical study with an investigational product in the last 12 months.
viii) Subjects who are currently involved in any injury litigation claims.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Distal migration of the femoral stem at the 5-year time point