Evaluating gait initiation in patients with hip arthritis after surgery

Gait Initiation and Transition From Double to Single Support in Patients With Unilateral Primary Coxarthrosis Who Have Not Undergone Surgery and Before/After Arthroplasty

Not applicable Interventional Lille Catholic University · NCT06258369

This study is testing how different hip surgeries affect the way people with hip arthritis start walking and move their legs.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorLille Catholic University Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Lille and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06258369 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effects of prosthetic surgery on the gait initiation and transition from double to single support in patients suffering from unilateral primary coxarthrosis. Participants will undergo a three-dimensional gait analysis to measure both kinematic parameters, such as joint amplitudes, and dynamic parameters, including joint torques during gait initiation. The goal is to understand how different surgical interventions, like total hip prosthesis and hip resurfacing, impact lower limb movement. This research aims to provide insights that could improve rehabilitation strategies for these patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are men and women aged 18 and over with unilateral primary coxarthrosis who are consulting for hip surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with disabling orthopedic conditions, neurological diseases, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation protocols for patients undergoing hip surgery, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored gait analysis in hip surgery patients, this specific focus on gait initiation and transition in unilateral primary coxarthrosis is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men or women aged 18 and over
* With primary coxarthrosis (any stage)
* Consulting in the orthopedic departments of participating centers in anticipation of hip surgery (PTH/RTH), or for advice only.
* Written consent signed by the patient
* Affiliation with a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

* Disabling orthopaedic conditions:

Symptomatic contralateral hip/knee disease Symptomatic gonarthrosis or homolateral total knee prosthesis History of surgery on the affected hip History of fracture of the lower limb in the past year History of lower limb sprain in the last 3 months Neurological or degenerative disease

* Pregnant or breast-feeding
* Adults under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice
* Cognitive impairment making it impossible to understand the protocol
* Approach other than Moore posterolateral (for PTH and RTH groups)

Where this trial is running

Lille 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 PrimaryCoxarthrosisHipArthroplastyGait initiation
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.