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Weight-Bearing Restrictions After Surgery for FAI

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Recruiting
Led By Devin Lemmex, MD
Research Sponsored by Panam Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
16 - 50 years of age at time of surgery
Unilateral or bilateral surgical intervention (unilateral required to ensure the weight bearing guidelines are followed)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is comparing two different types of weight-bearing restrictions following surgery for FAI, to see which results in better outcomes as reported by patients, and as measured by clinical and functional assessments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 16-50 with diagnosed femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) who've had unsuccessful non-surgical treatments and can commit to a year of follow-up. It's not for those with chronic pain syndromes, language barriers, previous hip diseases or surgeries, ongoing legal claims related to the hip, severe osteoarthritis or dysplasia.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two postoperative strategies after arthroscopic surgery for FAI: 'Weight-bearing As Tolerated' (WBAT) versus 'Partial Weight-bearing' (PWB). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these approaches and monitored up to 12 months to assess their recovery and return to sports activities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial itself doesn't involve medication that would cause side effects, participants may experience varying levels of discomfort or mobility issues depending on whether they are in the WBAT or PWB group during their postoperative recovery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 16 and 50 years old.
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I have had surgery on one or both sides of my body to help with weight bearing.
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I have been diagnosed with FAI and experience hip or groin pain related to movement or position.
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I feel better after getting a pain relief shot in my joint.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33)
Secondary outcome measures
5-0-5 Change of Direction (505)
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Electromyography of the gluteal muscles
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Weight-bearing As Tolerated (WBAT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will WBAT immediately following surgery.
Group II: Partial Weight-bearing (PWB)Active Control1 Intervention
Patients will PWB for 3 weeks following surgery, followed by a gradual return to FWB.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Panam ClinicLead Sponsor
16 Previous Clinical Trials
1,417 Total Patients Enrolled
Devin Lemmex, MDPrincipal InvestigatorPan Am Clinic

Media Library

Weight-bearing As Tolerated (WBAT) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05280899 — N/A
Femoroacetabular Impingement Research Study Groups: Partial Weight-bearing (PWB), Weight-bearing As Tolerated (WBAT)
Femoroacetabular Impingement Clinical Trial 2023: Weight-bearing As Tolerated (WBAT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05280899 — N/A
Weight-bearing As Tolerated (WBAT) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05280899 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many people are participating in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is still admitting participants; it was first posted on September 1st 2022 and has recently been updated on September 26th 2022. This trial requires a total of 88 patients across one location."

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Do I meet the prerequisites to enter into this research trial?

"This clinical trial is currently seeking 88 individuals with femoracetabular impingement between the ages of 16 and 50. Moreover, these potential participants must meet certain criteria including: having experienced motion- or position-related pain in the hip or groin; presenting positive evidence of reduced flexion and internal rotation as well as a failed conservative interventions spanning at least 3 months; responding favourably to injections of local anaesthetic; being willing to be tracked for 12months post their surgical intervention (where applicable); displaying an active involvement in sport prior to surgery evidenced by a preoperative Hip Sports Activity Scale score above 4 points; expressing intent on returning to"

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Are seniors being considered as candidates for this research trial?

"Prospective participants must fall between the ages of 16 and 50 to qualify for this study. Those below 18 or above 65 are invited to join 1 of 4 trials catered towards underage individuals, or 5 studies tailored for senior citizens respectively."

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Are there any vacancies left for participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website reveals that this study, which was first advertised on September 1st 2022 is currently recruiting patients. 88 participants are needed from a single location."

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~49 spots leftby Apr 2026