Periacetabular Osteotomy With and Without Arthroscopic Management of Central Compartment Pathology (NCT03481010) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Periacetabular Osteotomy With and Without Arthroscopic Management of Central Compartment Pathology
United States, Canada204 participantsStarted 2018-04-04
Plain-language summary
At present, it is not clear whether performing a hip arthroscopy at the same time as a PAO improves patient outcomes after surgery compared to a PAO alone.
This research project will randomize patients to receive either a PAO alone, or a PAO and a hip arthroscopy at the same time.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 50 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:
* Skeletally mature patient undergoing Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for symptomatic acetabular dysplasia/hip instability
* Pre-Operative MRI at 3T and/or gadolinium MR arthrogram
* Age, 16-50 years old
* Patient capable of giving informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior hip/pelvis surgery of any kind on the surgical side
* Prior hip arthroplasty surgery on either side
* Radiographic evidence of arthritis (i.e. Tönnis grade =2)
* Known connective tissue disorder (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, etc.)
* Known neuromuscular disorder (e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, etc.)
* Known skeletal dysplasia (e.g. Achondroplasia, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, etc.)
* Cognitive impairment that prevents accurate completion of patient-reported outcome questionnaires.
* Patient unable/unwilling to complete all required follow-up visits
* Concurrent proximal femoral osteotomy and/or surgical hip dislocation
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.