Continuum Ceramic on Ceramic Bearing Post Market Clinical Follow-Up Study (NCT03343171) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Continuum Ceramic on Ceramic Bearing Post Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Finland, Italy, United Kingdom203 participantsStarted 2010-09-15
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to obtain implant survivorship and clinical outcome data for the commercially available Zimmer® Continuum™ Ceramic-on-Ceramic Bearing System when used in primary hip arthroplasty. This will be done by analysis of standard scoring systems, radiographs and adverse event records. Data will be used to monitor pain, mobility and survivorship, and to confirm the safety and efficacy of the Continuum Ceramic-on-Ceramic Bearing System.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient is 21 to 75 years of age, inclusive.
* Patient is skeletally mature.
* Patient qualifies for primary unilateral or bilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) based on physical exam and medical history including the following:
* Avascular necrosis (AVN)
* Osteoarthritis (OA)
* Inflammatory arthritis (i.e. Rheumatoid arthritis)
* Post-traumatic arthritis
* Patient has no history of previous prosthetic replacement device (any type, including surface replacement arthroplasty, endoprosthesis, etc.) of the affected hip joint(s).
* Patient has a Harris Hip Score \<70 in the affected hip
* Patient is willing and able to provide written informed consent.
* Patient is willing and able to cooperate in the required post-operative therapy.
* Patient is willing and able to complete scheduled follow-up evaluations as described in the Informed Consent.
* Patient has participated in the Informed Consent process and has signed the Ethics Committee approved informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is:
* A prisoner
* Mentally incompetent or unable to understand what participation in the study entails
* A known alcohol or drug abuser
* Anticipated to be non-compliant.
* The patient has a neuromuscular disorder, vascular disorder or other conditions that could contribute to prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure, or complications in postoperative care.
* The patient has a vascular (large and small vessel disease) insufficiency.…
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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Safety will be evaluated by adverse events reporting.