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Hip labral tear surgery showdown: repair vs. debridement

NCT ID NCT06288867

Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two arthroscopic surgeries for hip labral tears in non-athletes aged 20 to 50. One surgery repairs the torn labrum, the other removes the torn part. Researchers will measure changes in hip function and pain over time to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Arthroscopic labral repair or debridement
What this could lead to
If one surgery proves clearly better, it could become the standard approach for treating hip labral tears in non-athletes, improving pain and mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures carry surgical risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: both sexes. * Age: 20 years - 50 years, non-athletes. * Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) including all types (cam, pincer, and combined). Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hip surgery. * Hip joint dysplasia, defined by both center edge (CE) angles \<25 degrees and Acetabular Index angle \>10 degrees. * Osteoarthritis grade \>2 according to Tönnis classification.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoracetabular Impingement Hip Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Acetabular labral tear Femoro acetabular impingement Hip injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Egypt

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