TerminatedNot Applicable

Hip Arthroscopy Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty RCT

Stopped: Feasibility study - not able to recruit intended sample size in the desired period. Randomization halted, enrolled patients will be followed to 1 year follow-up

Canada42 participantsStarted 2020-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the proposed study is to perform a comparative pilot, randomized controlled trial of hip arthroscopy versus definitive total hip arthroplasty (THA) for the treatment of early hip osteoarthritis (Tönnis Grade 1-2) in patients between the ages of 40-60 years.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Between the ages of 40-60 years at the time of surgery.
✓. Radiographic evidence of mild to moderate hip OA (Tönnis Gr 0 with MRI chondral wear, Tönnis Gr 1 and 2).
✓. Patients must have completed ≥3 months of non-operative management with ongoing symptoms.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Advanced OA, defined as \<2 mm joint space (Tönnis Gr 3) or those with acetabular or femoral head cysts.
✕. Patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant around the time of surgery.
✕. Prior arthroplasty of the contralateral hip.
✕. Current or prior hip dysplasia (defined by a lateral centre edge angle of \<20 degrees).
✕. Acetabular protrusio or coxa profunda, making arthroscopic access unsafe/unfeasible.

What they're measuring

Change in Hip Dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04166227

SponsorWestern University, Canada

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-30

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