Study Comparing Mini-Incision Versus 2-Incision Approach for Total Hip Replacement

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis

In brief

The purpose of the research is to determine if there is a difference between two of the commonly used less invasive techniques (surgical methods that use a smaller incision or cut in the skin) used to perform total hip arthroplasty (replacement of your painful hip with a new ball and socket). It is unclear which of these techniques is associated with a faster recovery and lower risk of complications.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00594893

Run by

Rush University Medical Center

People needed

72

Starts

2006-06-01

Expected to finish

2010-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-08-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis
• age greater than 18 years
• willingness to undergo a neuraxial anesthetic for the procedure
• female patient greater than one year postmenopausal, surgically sterile or using an accepted form of contraception

You may not qualify if…

• use of any medication that may impact platelet aggregation within 10 days of surgery
• chronic use of coumadin for anticoagulation
• the use of low molecular weight heparin postoperatively
• clinically significant systemic disease or laboratory abnormalities
• a primary hematologic disorder
• recent gastrointestinal or intracranial bleeding
• any contraindication to anticoagulant use
• history of previous ipsilateral hip surgery
• a body mass index of greater than 30
• significant hip deformity that precludes the use of standard implants
• use of ONLY general anesthetic during surgery

Where it is running

• Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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