Evaluating hip arthroscopy for treating femoral head fractures
Is There a Role for Hip Arthroscopy in Patients With Femoral Head Fractures?
This study is testing if hip arthroscopy can be a better and less invasive treatment for people with Pipkin type 1 femoral head fractures caused by high-energy injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 5 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kasr El Aini Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Manial) |
| Trial ID | NCT06491420 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of hip arthroscopy as a treatment option for patients with Pipkin type 1 femoral head fractures, which are often caused by high-energy trauma. Traditionally, these fractures are managed with open reduction and internal fixation or total hip replacement, both of which have significant drawbacks. The study aims to determine if hip arthroscopy can provide a less invasive alternative that minimizes surgical trauma and complications while allowing for direct visualization and manipulation of the fracture. The approach focuses on assessing recovery times and overall patient outcomes compared to conventional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with Pipkin type 1 femoral head fractures who are otherwise healthy enough to undergo surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with associated pelvic fractures or severe medical conditions that prevent surgery will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery times and fewer complications for patients with femoral head fractures.
How similar studies have performed: While hip arthroscopy is a relatively novel approach for this specific condition, similar minimally invasive techniques have shown promise in other orthopedic applications.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with pipkin 1 fractures Exclusion Criteria: * any associated pelvic fractures * severe medical conditions that prevent the patient from undergoing surgery * delayed presentation after 2 weeks from initial fracture date
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Manial
- Kasr Al Ainy-Cairo University- Faculty of Medicine — Cairo, Manial, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed Hazem, MD
- Email: azeem@kasralainy.edu.eg
- Phone: +20 122 330 3789
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.