Custom hip spacers show promise for infected joints
NCT ID NCT07453329
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a custom-made hip spacer can help people with infected hip replacements. 25 patients had their infected hip implant removed and replaced with a temporary custom spacer, followed by antibiotics. After the infection cleared, they received a new permanent hip. The goal was to see if this approach improves function and controls infection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Custom-Made Articulating Spacer (CUMARS) - a temporary hip implant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a better way to manage infected hip replacements, improving mobility and quality of life between surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 25 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and there are always risks of infection returning or complications from surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain shams univeristy
Cairo, Egypt
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