Biomechanical testing to guide return to sport after hip arthroscopy
Official title: Analysis of Biomechanical Parameters and Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy
Run by Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac · NCT06937710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tries to see if measuring jump, squat, and acceleration movements 3–6 months after hip arthroscopy can predict which athletes can safely return to sport.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mérignac) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 17, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06937710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Active athletes who underwent hip arthroscopy for a labral lesion and want to return to sport, typically available for testing between three and six months after surgery, are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior surgery or pathology of the operated lower limb, a contralateral hip operation, neurological conditions affecting movement, medical contraindications to sport, pregnancy, or inability to complete assessments are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective study of active athletes who had hip arthroscopy for a labral tear, with testing performed between three and six months after surgery. Participants undergo dynamic movement testing—including jumping, squatting, and acceleration tasks—with measurements of limb symmetry and joint angles before and after surgery. The study integrates perioperative and postoperative alignment and angle data and correlates these biomechanical parameters with return-to-sport outcomes. The goal is to identify movement patterns or symmetry thresholds that predict rehabilitation success and support more personalized post-operative programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians tailor rehabilitation timing and exercises so athletes return to sport more safely and efficiently.
How similar studies have gone: Similar functional and biomechanical testing approaches have been used in sports-medicine research with some success in predicting return-to-sport, but robust, widely validated prediction models specifically after hip arthroscopy remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hip arthroscopy for labrum lesion * athlete prior to arthroscopy with desire to return to sport Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery or pathology of the operated lower limb * Contralateral hip operated * Neurological pathology affecting movement * Medical condition contraindicating participation in sports * Dementia or inability to complete questionnaires and assessments * Pregnant or breast-feeding patient * Patient under protective supervision * Patient not covered by a social security scheme
Where it's running
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Clinique du Sport Bordeaux Merignac
Mérignac, France Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.