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Weight Bearing Strategies for Post-Hip Arthroscopy Recovery

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Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6-week, 3 months, and 6-month post-operative

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Study Summary

This trial looks at how soon after hip arthroscopic surgery patients can bear weight, to help them recover faster and get better outcomes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 12 or older with hip impingement syndrome or a hip labral tear, who will undergo or have undergone hip arthroscopy with femoroplasty and labral repair at UPMC Children's or St. Margaret's Hospital. Both unilateral and bilateral cases are accepted. Those with musculoskeletal tumors, generalized hypermobility, or needing revision surgeries cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two post-surgery approaches to weight bearing: 'Weight Bearing as Tolerated' (WBAT) allows patients to put as much weight on the foot as comfortable immediately after surgery; 'Flat Foot Weight Bearing' (FFWB) means only the sole of the foot may bear weight right away.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed for these interventions, potential risks generally include discomfort while bearing weight, delayed healing if too much pressure is applied too soon, and possible complications leading to additional treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6-week, 3 months, and 6-month post-operative

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6-week, 3 months, and 6-month post-operative

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-week, 3 months, and 6-month post-operative for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Hip Outcome Score (HOS) ADL

Hip Outcome Score (HOS) Sport

Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS)

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Secondary outcome measures

Diagnostic ultrasound assessment of bilateral anterior hip capsule thickness

Diagnostic ultrasound assessment of incision widening

Diagnostic ultrasound for focal echogenic adhesions

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT) immediately following surgery.Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Subjects will be able to self-select weight bearing based on pain and confidence in surgical hip.

Group II: Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) for 2 weeks after surgery.Active Control1 Intervention

Subjects will be limited to FFWB, approx 20lbs through the surgical hip.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor

1,719 Previous Clinical Trials

16,342,261 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05720806 — N/A

Hip Impingement Syndrome Research Study Groups: Weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT) immediately following surgery., Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) for 2 weeks after surgery.

Hip Impingement Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05720806 — N/A

Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05720806 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this research program admit participants aged 30 or older?

"According to the inclusion criteria, individuals aged 12 - 65 are eligible for this trial. There also exist separate trials specifically designed for participants under 18 and another one devoted solely to those over 65 years of age."

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Are there any present openings for the experiment?

"Per details posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical study is no longer recruiting participants - it was first announced March 10th 2023 and last updated February 7th 2023. Nonetheless, there are two other trials presently enrolling patients for the same type of research."

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Who meets the criteria necessary to be accepted into this experiment?

"This medical research is recruiting 80 participants aged between 12 and 65 years, who have been diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. It's mandatory that candidates must also have undergone a hip arthroscopy accompanied by femoroplasty and labral repair at either UPMC Children’s or UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital for unilateral or bilateral hips respectively."

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What is the main goal of this experimental endeavor?

"This clinical trial has a 6-month follow-up period with the aim of assessing Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS). Additionally, ultrasound will be employed to gauge bilateral anterior hip capsule thickness, incision widening, and possible echogenic adhesions. Normal hip capsular thickness is estimated at 7-8 mm for healthy subjects while dysplastic hips usually range from 3.2 +/- 0.5mm and femoroacetabular impingement cases are 4.7 +/- 0.6 mm in thickness."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Weight Bearing Status Post-hip Arthroscopy

Craig Mauro 2023. "Weight Bearing Status Post-hip Arthroscopy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05720806.