Comparing CT and ultrasound for muscle imaging in hip surgery patients
HIP: Hip Imaging Protocol: the Comparison of Muscle Ultrasound-derived Parameters With CT Imaging-derived Parameters in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients.
This study is testing if a handheld ultrasound can give similar results to a CT scan in checking muscle health for patients getting hip surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT04126161 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the correlation between two imaging techniques, CT and handheld musculoskeletal ultrasound, in assessing muscle characteristics in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. By measuring the rectus femoris muscle and intramuscular adipose tissue, the study aims to establish how well these two methods align in providing objective measures of skeletal muscle quality. The use of ultrasound offers a safe, radiation-free alternative that can be performed repeatedly, making it a valuable tool in clinical settings. The findings could enhance the understanding of muscle health in surgical patients and improve nutritional assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for primary total hip replacement surgery.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing revision hip replacement or ipsilateral knee replacement may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more accessible method for evaluating muscle quality in patients undergoing hip surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies using CT and ultrasound separately for muscle assessment, this direct comparison of the two techniques in the context of hip surgery is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary hip replacement Exclusion Criteria: * Revision hip replacement * Ipsilateral knee replacement
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David MacLeod — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Jeroen Molinger
- Email: jeroen.molinger@duke.edu
- Phone: 9196816437
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.