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Direct Superior Approach Versus PosteroLateral Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty (SPLAsH)
Led by Isala · Updated on 2025-08-03
211
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
196 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will compare postoperative pain, health related quality of life (HRQoL), function, rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, muscle atrophy and component positioning in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the posterolateral approach (PLA) or the direct superior approach (DSA). In addition, the CT images will be used to validate a new metal artefact reduction technique.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Direct Superior Approach Versus PosteroLateral Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty (SPLAsH)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Subject
- Has symptomatic incapacitating coxarthrosis in whom total hip arthroplasty (THA) is indicated, diagnosed by both physical examination and pelvic/hip X-ray
- Has signed informed consent
- Is ageing 18 years or older at time of study entry
- Is competent and able to participate in follow-up
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous ipsilateral hip surgery
- BMI >35 kg/m2
- Contralateral incapacitating coxarthrosis, diagnosed by both physical examination and pelvic/hip X-ray
- Neurological conditions influencing walking pattern
- Inability to walk without walking aid preoperatively
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Severe hip dysplasia
- Cognitive impairment
- Malignancies or metastases involving the hip joint or the nearby soft tissues
- Inability to speak and write Dutch language
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Amphia
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands, 4818CK
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2
Isala
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands, 8000 GK
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3
Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden, Provincie Friesland, Netherlands, 8934AD
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Research Team
H
Harmen Ettema, MD/PhD
CONTACT
R
Roelina Munnik-Hagewoud, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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