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Cup Revisions Through Anterior or Posterolateral Approach: an RCT

Not Applicable
Conditions
Loosening, Prosthesis
Interventions
Procedure: Anterior approach
Procedure: Posterolateral approach
Registration Number
NCT05508958
Lead Sponsor
Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum
Brief Summary

With increasing numbers of total hip arthroplasties performed each year, the incidence of problems related to loosening and wear of total hip arthroplasties is expected to also increase. While the anterior approach for primary total hip arthroplasty has demonstrated to result in a faster short-term recovery than the traditional lateral and posterior approach, this effect has not yet been investigated in revision surgery. Accelerating functional outcome may increase patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.

The primary objective is to assess whether isolated cup revision surgery through the anterior approach results in increased functional status and higher patient satisfaction than through the posterolateral approach.

This is a prospective Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in which 68 patients will be included (34 per group). Patients will be evaluated preoperatively and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

The main endpoints are functional recovery as measured with the 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST), 40m Fast Paced Walking Test (40m FPWT) and the Stair Climb Test (SCT).

Secondary endpoints are Modified Borg scale outcomes after the functional tests, Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain (rest/movement), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), HOOS-PS, EQ-5D-5L, satisfaction, cup inclination and complications at 30 days and 90 days postoperatively.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
68
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥ 18
  • On waiting list or scheduled for isolated cup revision surgery through anterior or posterolateral approach
  • A good command of the Dutch language
Exclusion Criteria
  • Revision for confirmed or suspected infection
  • Not suitable for both approaches under study, as judged by orthopaedic surgeon
  • Unable to fully understand study information and to accurately/reliably complete the questionnaires, as judged by researcher and/or orthopaedic surgeon
  • Unable to accurately follow instructions for study procedures / measurements, as judged by researcher and/or orthopaedic surgeon
  • Unwilling to sign informed consent form

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Anterior approachAnterior approachCup revision surgery through the anterior approach
Posterolateral approachPosterolateral approachCup revision surgery through the posterolateral approach
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline Stair Climb Test (SCT) at 6 weeks6 weeks postoperatively

The Stair Climb Test (SCT) is designed to test ascending and descending stair activity, and measures the time in seconds to ascend and descend a flight of stairs. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Change from baseline 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) at 6 weeks6 weeks postoperatively

The 30 second Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) is designed to test the sit-to-stand activity, incorporating lower body strength and dynamic balance, and measures the maximum number of chair stand repetitions possible in a 30 second period. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Change from baseline 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) at 6 weeks6 weeks postoperatively

The 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) tests walking speed over short distances and changing directions during walking. It is timed over 4 x 10 meters, for a total of 40 meters. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively

The 40m Fast Paced Walk Test (40m FPWT) tests walking speed over short distances and changing directions during walking. It is timed over 4 x 10 meters, for a total of 40 meters. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Change from Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during 40m FPWT at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks

Change from baseline Stair Climb Test (SCT) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively

The Stair Climb Test (SCT) is designed to test ascending and descending stair activity, and measures the time in seconds to ascend and descend a flight of stairs. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Patient reported outcome measure: Pain at restPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

Measured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain at rest

Patient reported outcome measure: Pain during movementPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

Measured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain during movement

Change from baseline Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during 30s-CST at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks

Cup inclination6 weeks postoperatively

Categorized into ≤35°, 35° - 45° and ≥45°

Change from Modified Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale outcome during SCT at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

We will use the Borg RPE scale to assess the patients' perception of effort during the functional tasks

Change from baseline 30-sec Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) at 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 yearPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively

The 30 second Chair Stand Test (30s-CST) is designed to test the sit-to-stand activity, incorporating lower body strength and dynamic balance, and measures the maximum number of chair stand repetitions possible in a 30 second period. It is part of the core set of tests to assess physical function in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis or following joint arthroplasty, as recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).

Patient reported outcome measure: Oxford Hip Score (OHS)Preoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

The Oxford Hip Score (OHS) is a hip specific questionnaire, consisting of 12 items concerning pain and daily functions. In the original scoring, each question is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (no pain/easy to do) to 5 (unbearable/impossible to do). The original total score ranges from 12 (best) to 60 (worst) points. It has been developed for total hip surgery. In the revised scoring, each question is scored from 0 (worst) to 4 (best), ranging the total score from 0 (worst) to 48 (best) (20). The revised scoring will be used in this study.

Patient reported outcome measure: HOOS-PSPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

The HOOS-PS is a short measure of physical function for hip osteoarthritis (OA), derived from the original, longer, Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS). The raw scoring ranges from 0 (none) to 4 (extreme) per question, for a total raw score range of 0 to 20 (lower is less difficulty). The person interval level score ranges, which can be calculated from the total raw score using a nomogram, ranges from 0 (no difficulty) to 100 (extreme difficulty).

Patient reported outcome measure: EQ-5D-5LPreoperatively, and 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) is a general health-related quality of life questionnaire and consists of five questions regarding mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression and one visual analog scale (VAS) to document the perceived quality of life. It is also used to assess quality adjusted life years (QALY).

Patient reported outcome measure: Satisfaction6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperatively.

Anchor question regarding how satisfied the subject is (in general) with the results of his/her hip surgery?

Complications30 days postoperatively and 90 days postoperatively

Postoperative complications as recorded in the electronic patient file

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Reinier Haga Orthopedic Center

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Zoetermeer, Netherlands

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