Comparing dual mobility and single bearing designs in hip revision surgery

Dual Mobility Acetabular Cups in Revision TJA

Phase 4 Interventional Rush University Medical Center · NCT04090359

This study is testing if using dual mobility hip implants instead of single bearing designs can help patients who are having hip revision surgery avoid dislocations in the first year after their operation.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment322 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRush University Medical Center Academic / other
Locations2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04090359 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) using dual mobility bearings versus single bearing designs with large femoral heads. The hypothesis is that dual mobility components will result in a lower dislocation rate within the first year post-surgery. Patients eligible for this study include those scheduled for various types of revision THA, including conversions from hip resurfacing or hemiarthroplasty. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of dual mobility implants in improving patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients over 18 years old scheduled for revision total hip arthroplasty.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing primary THA or those with specific intraoperative decisions for constrained liners may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to reduced dislocation rates in patients undergoing revision hip surgeries.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with dual mobility implants, suggesting potential benefits in reducing dislocation rates.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Any patient older than 18 years of age scheduled for a revision THA, including revision of both components, conversion of a hip resurfacing to THA, conversion of a hemiarthroplasty to THA, and revision of single components which allow implantation of dual-mobility bearings. In addition, patients undergoing reimplantation of a total hip arthroplasty following a two-stage revision for periprosthetic infection will also be included. Only patients with an acetabular shell diameter capable of accommodating at least a 36mm femoral head will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Less than 18 years of age, primary THA,
* conversion of non-arthroplasty femoral neck fracture fixation to THA,
* patients unwilling to participate.
* patients where the surgeon makes the intraoperative decision to use a constrained liner will be excluded.

Where this trial is running

New York, New York and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Dislocation, Hip
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.