Gait mechanics and return to sport after total hip replacement
Official title: Analysis of Biomechanical Parameters and Return to Sport After Total Hip Replacement
Run by Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac · NCT06803914 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tries to measure walking and movement patterns in active adults having a total hip replacement to see how those patterns relate to getting back to sports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mérignac) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06803914 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Active adults scheduled for total hip replacement who can give informed consent, have a complete medical file, and are able to complete biomechanical testing and questionnaires are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contralateral hip surgery, neurological or spinal disorders affecting movement, cognitive impairment, pregnancy, or those unable to attend the clinic or lacking required social coverage are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective observational project will measure dynamic gait biomechanics in active patients undergoing total hip replacement, using laboratory biomechanical analysis during tasks relevant to sport such as walking, running, and pivoting. Data collection will include motion capture, force measurements, and functional questionnaires before and after surgery to track changes over time. Researchers will analyze parameters such as joint angles, loading patterns, and symmetry to identify movement features linked to successful return to sport. The aim is to define objective biomechanical markers that can help guide rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help personalize rehabilitation and return-to-sport recommendations to reduce re-injury risk and improve function after hip replacement.
How similar studies have gone: Gait and biomechanical analyses after hip replacement are established in the literature, but prospective studies specifically linking dynamic movement patterns to return-to-sport outcomes remain relatively limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient scheduled for total hip replacement surgery * Active patient with low to high level of physical activity prior to surgery * Informed consent * Complete medical file Exclusion Criteria: * Contralateral hip surgery * Neurological disorder affecting movement (e.g. Parkinson's disease, stroke) * Spinal pathology affecting movement or posture * Dementia or inability to complete questionnaires and assessments * Pregnant or breast-feeding patient * Patient under protective supervision * Patient not covered by a social security scheme
Where it's running
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Clinique du Sport
Mérignac, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pierre Laboudie, MD
- Email: pierre.laboudie@gmail.com
- Phone: +33671270463
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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.