Biomechanical testing to guide return to sport after hip arthroscopy
Analysis of Biomechanical Parameters and Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mérignac) |
| Trial ID | NCT06937710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Mérignac
- Clinique du Sport Bordeaux Merignac — Mérignac, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.