Hip Arthroscopy Versus Total Hip Arthroplasty RCT (NCT04166227) | Clinical Trial Compass
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 range
40 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
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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Change in Hip Dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)