Vitamin e in hip implants: a Long-Term showdown

NCT ID NCT01713062

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at 400 adults aged 18 to 75 who need a hip replacement. It compares two types of plastic used in the hip socket: one with vitamin E and one without. The goal is to see which material lasts longer, wears down less, and causes fewer bone problems over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Elisabeth Klinikum Olsberg

    Olsberg, 59939, Germany

  • Fachklinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie, WirbelsäulenchirurgieMarienhaus Klinikum St. Josef

    Bendorf, 56170, Germany

  • Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

    Bochum, 44791, Germany

  • Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie

    Halle, 06097, Germany

  • Orthopädische Klinik der MHH im Annastift

    Hanover, 30625, Germany

  • St. Marien Hospital

    Mülheim, Germany

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