Clinical, Radiographic and Laboratory Analysis of Failures of Joint Replacements

• Conditions: Joint

• Registration Number: NCT01567696
• Lead Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to more fully understand the reason(s) that joint replacement implants fail and to better identify diagnosis and outcome methods both pre-operatively and post-operatively with revision surgery. Analysis of joint replacement failure will include a through analysis of laboratory, radiographic, implant, surgical and demographic data.

Detailed Description

To examine all clinical data in patients with failed total hip and total knee replacements including patient demographics (age, sex, comorbidities, etc.), patient clinical data (history and physical exam and lab findings) and including implant specifications and radiographic findings (for implant type, implant size, implant bearing surface type, position, stability, etc.).

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-06
• Status Verified: 2012-03
• Study First Submitted: 2012-03-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-03-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-03-29
• Study First Posted: 2012-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 2012-03-30
• Primary Completion: 2012-12
• Study Completion: 2012-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• ≥18 years of age
• failed hip or knee replacement
• willing to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UC San Diego Medical Center; 🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States