Which stitch heals hips better? a trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06845735
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two types of stitches used to close the joint capsule during hip arthroscopy, a key step in treating hip injuries like labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement. One type dissolves over time, while the other remains permanently. The study will measure patient-reported outcomes like pain and function, and also check for abnormal bone growth at six months. The goal is to see if one stitch type leads to better recovery and fewer complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Absorbable sutures versus non-absorbable sutures used to close the joint capsule during hip arthroscopy
- What this could lead to
- If one suture type proves better, it could improve recovery and reduce complications after hip arthroscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the difference between suture types may be minimal or not clinically significant.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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