Comparing two types of cementless femoral stems in hip replacement surgery
Comparison of Clinical Results of Two Cementless Femoral Stem
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT04501185
This study is testing whether two different types of cementless hip replacement stems can help patients recover better and feel less pain after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taoyuan City) |
| Trial ID | NCT04501185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of two cementless femoral stems, the UTS Stem and the UTF-reduced Stem, used in total hip arthroplasty. The focus is on how these designs affect stress shielding and overall hip function post-surgery. A total of 60 patients will be recruited, with 30 receiving each type of stem, and their outcomes will be assessed using various clinical measures, including pain scores and hip function assessments. The goal is to determine if both stems provide equally effective results in terms of radiologic outcomes and clinical performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty for the first time with either the UTS or UTF-reduced femoral stem.
Not a fit: Patients with prior hip replacement surgeries or those unable to participate in follow-up assessments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved long-term outcomes for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar cementless femoral stem designs, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who receive total hip arthroplasty with either a UTS femoral stem or a UTF-reduced femoral stem after June, 2020 2. Patients who have not received total hip arthroplasty in the past Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are unable or unwilling to return for follow-up 2. Patients who suffer from mental disorders
Where this trial is running
Taoyuan City
- Joint Reconstruction Division at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou — Taoyuan City, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pang-Hsin Hsieh, MD
- Email: hsieh2634@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-3-3281200
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.
Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Hip, total hip arthroplasty, total hip replacement, femoral stem