New hip implant design under scrutiny for potential metal leak

NCT ID NCT03371212

Summary

This study is comparing two types of hip replacement parts to see if one causes higher levels of metal in the blood. It involves 52 adults with osteoarthritis who are getting a total hip replacement. Researchers are measuring cobalt, chromium, and titanium levels in the blood to check for safety differences between the implant designs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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