Comparing capsular closure techniques in hip surgery for femoroacetabular impingement
Capsula Closure Versus Non-Capsula Closure During Hip Arthroscopy in Danish Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
This study tests whether closing the capsule during hip surgery helps people with femoroacetabular impingement feel better compared to not closing it.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aarhus University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Trial ID | NCT03158454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of capsular closure versus non-capsular closure during hip arthroscopy in patients diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). It aims to determine if capsular closure leads to better patient-reported outcomes compared to leaving the capsule open after surgery. Patients will undergo a minimum of three months of physiotherapy before being considered for surgery. The outcomes will be measured using validated patient-reported outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of the surgical techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with radiological and symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement who have not undergone previous hip surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with prior hip surgeries, malignant diseases, or significant hip joint conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical outcomes and recovery for patients with femoroacetabular impingement.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on surgical techniques exist, this specific comparison of capsular closure methods in FAI is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Radiological and symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement, where surgery is indicated. Preoperatively a minimum of 3 months of relevant physiotherapeutic treatment should have been performed. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hip surgery in either hip * Malignant disease * Recent hip or pelvic fractures * Arthritic disease * Hip joint dysplasia * Legg-Calvé-Perthes * Slipped Capital Femoris Epiphysis * Recent (within 6 weeks) medical treatment with corticosteroids * Language problems of any kind
Where this trial is running
Aarhus
- Division of Sports Trauma, Tage-Hansens Gade 2b — Aarhus, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bjarne Mygind-Klavsen, MD
- Email: bjarmygi@rm.dk
- Phone: +4578467094
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.