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Determination of Metal Ion Serum Levels and Cytokines in Total Hip Replacement

Completed
Conditions
Hip Replacement Arthroplasty
Registration Number
NCT01394744
Lead Sponsor
Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Brief Summary

The goal of the study is the analysis of metal ion serum concentrations and of the cytokine production in the blood of patients with a conventional cementless total hip replacement. The rationale is that a) the bearing wear releases particles respectively metal ions into the joint and the blood which will differ in quantity and composition; b) the cytokine production of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) might be influenced to a varying degree by the metal and the ceramic particles.

The patients from whom the respective samples will be analyzed are randomized in one of the following three groups: metal-on-metal, ceramic-on-ceramic or ceramic-on-metal. A 36mm bearing is used in all patients. In this separate study, follow-up data of the clinical and radiographic examinations of the patients are available.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • age over 18 years, necessity of hip replacement, informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • acute inflammatory disease, renal disease, other cobalt-chromium implant, ager over 75 years

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

ARCUS Sportklinik

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Pforzheim, Germany

Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Dept. of Dermatology

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Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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