Comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures for hip surgery
Prospective Randomized Control Trial Comparing Absorbable Sutures to Non-Absorbable Sutures for Capsular Closures in Hip Arthroscopies
NA · University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT06845735
This study is testing whether absorbable or non-absorbable stitches work better for people having hip surgery to see which one helps them recover more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Missouri-Columbia (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06845735 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to prospectively compare the effectiveness of absorbable sutures versus non-absorbable sutures used for capsular repair during hip arthroscopic procedures. Major outcomes will be assessed using various patient-reported questionnaires, including the International Hip Outcome Tool-12, modified Harris hip score, and hip outcome score, along with standard care questionnaires at multiple follow-up points. Additionally, the study will evaluate any radiographic heterotrophic ossification at the 6-month follow-up. The goal is to determine which type of suture provides better outcomes for patients undergoing hip surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 and older requiring surgical hip arthroscopic intervention for hip pathology.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those with medical conditions that prevent anesthesia or surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar approaches in surgical techniques, but this specific comparison of suture types in hip arthroscopy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 18 years of age and older. * Subject requiring surgical hip arthroscopic intervention for their hip pathology Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects less than 18 years of age. * Subjects with any other medical problem precluding anesthesia or surgery. * Unable to provide informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Columbia, Missouri
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute — Columbia, Missouri, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vicki Jones, MEd, CCRP
- Email: jonesvicki@health.missouri.edu
- Phone: 573-882-7583
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.
Conditions: Labrum Injury of the Hip Joint, Hip Arthroscopy, Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome