Hip scope vs. new hip: which surgery wins for early arthritis?

NCT ID NCT04166227

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Western University, Canada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two surgical options—hip arthroscopy (a minimally invasive procedure) and total hip replacement—for adults aged 40 to 60 with early hip osteoarthritis. The goal was to see which surgery provides better pain relief and function. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 42 people, so the results are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Hip arthroscopy and total hip arthroplasty (surgical procedures)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help determine whether hip arthroscopy or total hip replacement is more effective for managing early hip osteoarthritis in middle-aged adults.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 42 participants, so results may be inconclusive. As a pilot study, findings are preliminary and may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS

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Locations

Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and University Hospital

London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
Fraser Health

New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 0E4, Canada

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