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NCT05206838 Achilles Tendon for the Treatment of Gluteus Medius Insufficiency

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NCT ID NCT05206838
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Condition Arthroplasty Complications
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 44 participants
Start Date 2022-06-29
Primary Completion 2027-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Surgical reconstruction of gluteus medius with Achilles tendon allograft

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 44 participants in total. It began in 2022-06-29 with a primary completion date of 2027-12.

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Brief Summary

Residual limping after total hip arthroplasty is a serious complication that lacks effective treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgical treatment for residual limping and compare its results with non-surgical treatment. Our hypothesis is that surgical treatment followed by physiotherapy increases hip function and reduces limping compared with non-surgical treatment with physiotherapy alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Persisting limping with positive Trendelenburg's sign for at least 12 months after total hip arthroplasty * Rupture/avulsion of the gluteus medius tendon verified with ultrasound or MRI * Leg length discrepancy of less than 1 cm * Femoral offset discrepancy of less than 25% Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular disorders

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Georgios Tsikandylakis, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05206838 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Arthroplasty Complications. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05206838 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05206838 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Sahlgrenska University Hospital to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT05206838 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Mölndal, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05206838 clinical trial?

NCT05206838 is sponsored by Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The principal investigator is Georgios Tsikandylakis, MD, PhD at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 44 participants.

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