Bikini cut or straight line? study tests best hip replacement incision for heavier patients
NCT ID NCT06831045
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of surgical cuts (bikini vs. longitudinal) for hip replacement in obese patients. Researchers want to see which heals faster and leaves a scar patients like more. About 110 participants will be randomly assigned to one incision type, and their recovery and satisfaction will be tracked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bikini incision or longitudinal incision (surgical procedures)
- What this could lead to
- If one incision type heals faster or looks better, it could improve recovery and satisfaction for obese patients undergoing hip replacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study focuses on cosmetic and healing outcomes, not on curing disease.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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