Observing low back pain after hip replacement surgery
Development of Low Back Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty.
This study looks at how many people aged 18 to 70 develop low back pain after having hip replacement surgery for arthritis to see what might cause it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 618 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Zaragoza Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Valencia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05647629 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to monitor the development of low back pain in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty due to hip osteoarthritis. The study will focus on patients aged 18 to 70 who had the surgery between January 1, 2010, and January 1, 2021, and subsequently developed lumbar pathology. By tracking these patients, the researchers hope to identify patterns and factors associated with the onset of low back pain following hip surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 70 who have undergone total hip arthroplasty for hip osteoarthritis and developed subsequent low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of low back pain or those who have had previous spinal surgeries will likely not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and management of low back pain in patients after hip replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on post-surgical pain, this specific observational approach to low back pain after hip arthroplasty is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age and under 70 years of age, intervened by CTA due to OAC since January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2021 and who have developed subsequent lumbar pathology. Exclusion Criteria (relative/absolute): * Under 18 years of age at the time of the intervention. * Over 70 years of age at the time of surgery. * Previous low back pain. * Bilateral CTA. * Previous lower limb or axial fracture. * Dysmetria. * Vertebral surgery prior to CTA. * Scoliosis. * Scheuermann's disease. * Neoplasms affecting axial skeleton. * Bone infections. * Neurodegenerative disease. * CTA secondary to fractures. * CTA replacements.
Where this trial is running
Valencia and 1 other locations
- Francisco José Gallego Peñalver — Valencia, Spain (Active_not_recruiting)
- Francisco José Gallego Peñalver — Zaragoza, Spain (Recruiting)
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.