Vessel-sparing surgery for hip replacement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the feasibility and outcomes of a vessel-sparing surgical technique during direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study compares patients undergoing vessel-sparing surgery with those who have their vessels ligated, focusing on the incidence of tensor fascia lata (TFL) tendinopathy and patient-reported outcomes. It is a monocentric, prospective, randomized, and blinded trial aiming to enroll 100 patients over a minimum of three years. The hypothesis is that preserving blood vessels will lead to better clinical outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria To be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all criteria below;

* Scheduled for THA by Dr. Frans-Jozef Vandeputte or Professor Dr. Kristoff Corten
* Provide signed and dated informed consent
* Males or females age \> 18 years

Exclusion criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

* Neurological problems with sensorial and/or motoric disturbances (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, hemiplegia, …)
* Previous surgery of the ipsilateral hip
* Ipsilateral neck of femur fracture
* Previous contralateral THA
* Significant hip deformity: Crowe type 3 and 4 dysplasia, Leg-Calvé-Perthes
* Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
* Participating in another study that may interfere with participation in this study

Where it's running

• Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
  Genk, Limburg, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Frans-Jozef Vandeputte, MD
• Email: Frans-Jozef.Vandeputte@zol.be
• Phone: +32 89 32 61 29

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.