Can a Bone-Sparing hip implant outperform traditional replacement?

NCT ID NCT06162195

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Embody Orthopaedic Limited Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a new type of hip resurfacing implant, called the H1, can be as successful as a standard total hip replacement for people with hip arthritis. Participants will receive either the H1 implant or a traditional replacement, and researchers will compare their hip function, complication rates, and physical activity over time. The goal is to see if the H1 offers a better option for preserving mobility and bone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: H1 Implant (a cementless, ceramic hip resurfacing device) compared with a cementless total hip replacement
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less invasive hip replacement option that preserves more bone and may allow greater physical activity for younger, active patients.
What could go wrong: This is a randomized trial, but the new implant may not match the total hip replacement in durability or complication rates. Risks include device breakage, dislocation, or bone fracture around the implant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS OSTEOARTHRITIS, HIP

Contacts and locations

Locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Truro, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
RECRUITING

Coventry, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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