Using computer navigation to improve hip joint replacement surgery
Pre-Op Total Hip Arthroplasty Modelling: Individualized Care, Improved Outcomes
NA · London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · NCT05221554
This study is testing if using computer navigation during hip replacement surgery can help people with hip osteoarthritis get better results and fewer problems with their implants.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05221554 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of a computer navigation system combined with real-time modeling software to enhance the accuracy of total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures. The goal is to improve the placement of prosthetic implants, which is crucial for patient satisfaction and functional outcomes. By comparing this advanced approach to standard THA surgery, the study aims to determine if technology can reduce the rates of incorrect implant positioning and subsequent complications. Participants will be individuals with osteoarthritis of the hip who meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 40 and older with osteoarthritis of the hip requiring primary total hip arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients who have had prior surgeries on the indicated hip or lower spine that involved hardware insertion may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to higher rates of successful hip implant placements, reducing the need for revision surgeries and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that computer-assisted surgical techniques can improve outcomes in joint replacement surgeries, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * osteoarthritis of the hip requiring primary THA * 40 years of age or older * BMI \<40 kg/m2 * able to provide informed consent, able and willing to do study assessments and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * prior surgery on the indicated hip with insertion of hardware * prior surgery on the lower spine with insertion of hardware * hip and/or spinal fixed deformities or inflammatory/ossification processes of the spine (e.g. DISH, ankylosing spondylolisthesis) * limitations to range of motion of the contralateral hip
Where this trial is running
London, Ontario
- London Health Sciences Centre — London, Ontario, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brent Lanting — London Health Sciences Centre/Lawson
- Study coordinator: Brent Lanting
- Email: Brent.Lanting@lhsc.on.ca
- Phone: 519-663-3335
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.
Conditions: Total Hip Arthroplasty, Computer-Assisted Surgery, Osteoarthritis, Joint Disease, Musculoskeletal Disease