Using a special hip implant with vitamin E for active young patients

Interest of a Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene Acetabular Component Doped With Vitamin E in Total Hip Arthroplasty of the Young and Active Subject

Not applicable Interventional GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT05175300

This study is testing if a special hip implant with vitamin E can help young and active people recover better and have longer-lasting results compared to a standard implant.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT05175300 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular component doped with vitamin E in total hip arthroplasty for young and active individuals. It is a single-centre, prospective, randomised, single-blind comparative study involving two groups: one receiving a ceramic-on-highly cross-linked polyethylene prosthesis and the other receiving a ceramic-on-ceramic prosthesis. The aim is to evaluate the performance and outcomes of these two types of implants in improving hip function and longevity.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 65 who require total hip arthroplasty and can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of hip surgery, hip dysplasia, or other significant health conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved outcomes and longer-lasting hip implants for young and active patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with ceramic and polyethylene combinations in hip arthroplasty, but the specific use of vitamin E in this context is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient aged 18 to 65 years,
* Who have signed their consent to participate in the study,
* For whom an indication for total hip arthroplasty has been given

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of hip surgery
* Indication for a dual mobility prosthesis (obese patient, dynamic spino-pelvic anomaly)
* Hip dysplasia
* Inflammatory rheumatic disease or any other progressive concomitant condition that may impact the patient's vital or functional prognosis
* Sequelae of neurological disease or stroke
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Mental deficiency or any other reason that may hinder the understanding or the strict application of the protocol
* Patient likely not to return for follow-up visits
* Patient already included in another therapeutic study protocol
* Patient under court protection, guardianship or curatorship.

Where this trial is running

Lyon

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 Arthropathy
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