3D-printed hip cup tested for better bone preservation
NCT ID NCT06287021
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a new 3D-printed titanium hip cup helps maintain bone density better than a standard cup in people getting a hip replacement. Fifty adults with hip osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either the new 3D-printed cup or a standard cup. Researchers will measure bone density around the implant using DEXA scans over two years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
3D-printed highly-porous trabecular titanium acetabular cup (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that the new 3D-printed cup helps preserve bone around the hip replacement better than the standard cup, potentially leading to longer-lasting implants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new cup might not show any advantage over the standard one.
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IRCCS Istituto Clinico San Siro
RECRUITINGMilan, 20148, Italy
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IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
RECRUITINGMilan, 20161, Italy
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