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Randomized Clinical Trial of Ceramic Bearing Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Total Hip Replacement
Interventions
Device: Secure-Fit™ arc-deposited hydroxylapatite shell, a Crossfire® insert and a Ceramic C-taper head
Device: Secure-Fit™ arc-deposited Hydroxylapatite (HA) shell - surface ceramic and an Alumina Bearing Couple (ABC) ceramic insert and Ceramic C-taper head
Registration Number
NCT01522014
Lead Sponsor
University of Alberta
Brief Summary

Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been a very successful surgical intervention in the geriatric population. Numerous studies have reported good mid and long term results of THA in patients over the age of 60 years. With the reported high success rate of this surgical intervention, the THA surgery is being performed in younger patients who have significant joint disease.

A clinical trial, using a randomized blinded design, was undertaken to compare the functional outcome of 1) alumina heads/alumina liners, and 2) alumina head/Crossfire polyethylene liners in patients 60 years of age or younger with non-inflammatory arthritis of the hip.

Subjects were assessed preoperatively and at one and five years postoperatively. Ten-year follow-up is currently underway.

The primary outcome measure is the WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index. Secondary measures were the RAND-12, as well as measurement of complication and revision rates. The patient's demand on the implant as calculated by the patient's age, weight, health status and activity level was also measured.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
92
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males or females scheduled for primary THA to treat non-inflammatory arthritis
  • Less than 61 years old at time of surgery
  • Able to speak and read the English language or have an available translator
  • Dorr Index A or B bone quality on preoperative radiographs
  • Willing and able to return for follow-up visits
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have femoral or acetabular bone deficiency requiring augmentation
  • Ongoing corticosteroid use
  • Dorr Index C bone quality on the preoperative radiograph
  • Required a prosthesis neck length of greater than five millimeters

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ceramic-on-Highly Crosslinked PolyethyleneSecure-Fit™ arc-deposited hydroxylapatite shell, a Crossfire® insert and a Ceramic C-taper head-
Ceramic on CeramicSecure-Fit™ arc-deposited Hydroxylapatite (HA) shell - surface ceramic and an Alumina Bearing Couple (ABC) ceramic insert and Ceramic C-taper headSubjects received a ceramic on ceramic bearing total hip replacement.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
WOMAC Function ScoreFive years

This is a disease-specific patient reported outcome measure of function

Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain ScoreFive Years

This is a disease-specific, patient reported outcome measure of pain.

WOMAC Stiffness ScoreFive Years

This is a disease-specific, patient-reported outcome measure of stiffness.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
RevisionsFive Years

This measured the number of revisions in five years

WOMAC Stiffness Score10 years
Complications10 years
RAND 12-Item Health Survey (RAND-12)Five Years

This is a generic patient-reported outcome measure of health status.

WOMAC Pain Score10 Years
WOMAC Function ScoreOne Year

This is a disease-specific, patient-reported outcome measure of function.

RAND-1210 years
Revision Rate10 years
WOMAC Function Scores10 years

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Alberta Hospital

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Royal Alexandra Hospital

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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