Comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures for hip surgery
Official title: Prospective Randomized Control Trial Comparing Absorbable Sutures to Non-Absorbable Sutures for Capsular Closures in Hip Arthroscopies
Run by University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT06845735 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Missouri-Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, Missouri) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06845735 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 and older requiring surgical hip arthroscopic intervention for hip pathology.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have explored similar approaches in surgical techniques, but this specific comparison of suture types in hip arthroscopy is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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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.