Comparing surgical approaches for hip replacement recovery
Official title: Comparison of Three Different Surgical Approaches on the Functional Outcome After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Run by Clinic for Orthopedics Lovran · NCT06141928 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests which of three different surgical methods for hip replacement helps patients recover better and faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clinic for Orthopedics Lovran Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lovran, Primorsko-Goranska) |
| Trial ID | NCT06141928 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals suffering from hip osteoarthritis who require total hip arthroplasty.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions other than hip osteoarthritis 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 evaluates the functional recovery outcomes of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty using three different surgical approaches: direct lateral, anterolateral minimally invasive, and posterior. By comparing these methods, the study aims to identify which approach may lead to better recovery results. The research addresses a gap in existing literature regarding the effectiveness of these surgical techniques in orthopedic procedures. The study will monitor key functional and rehabilitation parameters to assess the success of each approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help determine the most effective surgical approach for hip replacement, leading to improved recovery outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various studies on surgical approaches for hip arthroplasty, this specific comparison of three techniques is less common, making it a potentially novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * hip osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where it's running
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Clinic for Orthopeadics and Traumatology Lovran
Lovran, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Antea Buterin, MD — Clinic OL
- Study coordinator: Antea Buterin, MD
- Email: antea.buterin@yahoo.com
- Phone: +385191978453
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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.