Assessing hip arthroscopy benefits during hip dysplasia surgery

Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial of Concomitant Hip Arthroscopy During Periacetabular Osteotomy for the Management of Hip Dysplasia

Not applicable Interventional Mayo Clinic · NCT03181048

This study tests if adding hip arthroscopy during hip dysplasia surgery helps patients feel less pain and move better compared to just having the surgery alone.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment106 (estimated)
Ages15 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT03181048 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the outcomes of patients undergoing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for hip dysplasia, comparing those who also receive hip arthroscopy to those who do not. The research aims to determine if intraarticular assessment and treatment during PAO can lead to better pain relief and functional improvement. Patients with specific indications for intraarticular work, such as labral pathology or limited range of motion, will be included. The study will analyze the effectiveness of this combined approach versus PAO alone.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are skeletally mature individuals aged 15 to 55 diagnosed with hip dysplasia and electing for PAO.

Not a fit: Patients with previous hip surgeries or those receiving PAO for acetabular retroversion without hip dysplasia may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into whether hip arthroscopy improves outcomes for patients undergoing PAO for hip dysplasia.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence regarding the benefits of intraarticular work during PAO, this approach is being explored to potentially enhance patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of hip dysplasia (DDH) electing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for treatment
* Skeletally mature
* Age 15 - 55
* Tonnis Grade 0 or 1 osteoarthritis (minimal or no arthritis)
* Ability to receive a standard of care preoperative (magnetic resonance imaging) MRI arthrogram of the hip

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women
* Previous surgery about the hip
* Patients receiving PAO for acetabular retroversion in the absence of DDH
* Previous hip arthroscopy to address intra-articular pathology

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hip Dysplasia
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