Evaluating patients waiting for hip replacement surgery

Predicting Rapid Increases in Severity by Obligate Rotation & Improving Total Hip Expedited Elective Surgery (PRIORITEES); A Novel Study Evaluating Patients Awaiting Total Hip Arthroplasty

Observational Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust · NCT06178185

This study looks at how waiting for hip replacement surgery affects the health and quality of life of patients to see if delays are making their condition worse.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment240 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorRobert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust Government
Locations1 site (Oswestry, Shropshire)
Trial IDNCT06178185 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty, aiming to assess the impact of surgery delays on their health. Participants will undergo a pre-operative assessment, including measurements of hip internal rotation and quality of life evaluations. The data collected will help clinicians identify patients at risk of further deterioration due to prolonged waiting times for surgery. The study aims to provide insights that could improve patient management and outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with native hip arthritis who are on the waiting list for elective total hip replacement surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone surgical intervention on the affected joint will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients who may experience worsening conditions due to delays in hip replacement surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown the importance of timely surgical intervention in improving patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Native hip arthritis
* On the waiting list for elective total hip replacement surgery
* Able to give informed consent to participate
* Existing medical records demonstrating 2 AP Pelvic Xray images taken at least 3 months apart

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to consent to participation
* Previous surgical intervention on the joint in question.

Where this trial is running

Oswestry, Shropshire

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 Hip Replacement
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.