Registry for hip and knee joint implants and revisions
Official title: Endoprosthesis Registry Heidelberg (EPR-HD): Registry for the Analysis of Patients Following Primary Implantation or Revision Surgery of Artificial Joints in Hip and Knee Joint Pathologies
Run by University Hospital Heidelberg · NCT06850818 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study collects information from patients who have had hip or knee joint replacements to see how well the implants work over time and to improve future surgeries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Heidelberg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2007 |
| Main results expected | December 2035 |
| Study ends | December 2035 |
| Registry record updated | June 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06850818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are adult patients undergoing primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty due to conditions like osteoarthritis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this registry include those who are underage or unable to provide informed consent.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Endoprosthesis Registry Heidelberg (EPR-HD) systematically collects and analyzes data from patients undergoing primary or revision surgeries of artificial hip and knee joints. It aims to evaluate long-term outcomes, complication rates, implant survival, and functional results associated with joint replacement procedures. By gathering comprehensive clinical data, the registry seeks to improve understanding of patient outcomes and identify factors influencing implant success, ultimately supporting evidence-based improvements in surgical techniques and patient care. Data will be collected at multiple time points during routine clinical follow-up at Heidelberg University Hospital.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved surgical strategies and better long-term outcomes for patients undergoing hip and knee joint replacements.
How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in improving patient outcomes and understanding implant performance, making this approach well-supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty at our institution * All patients undergoing revision surgery following hip oder knee arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of prospective consent for study participation * Lack of capacity to provide informed consent * Minor status (underage)
Where it's running
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mustafa Hariri, MD
- Email: mustafa.hariri@med.uni-heidelberg.de
- Phone: 004962215635652
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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.