Hip labral tear surgery showdown: repair vs. debridement

NCT ID NCT06288867

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoracetabular Impingement Hip Injuries

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

ACETABULAR LABRAL TEAR FEMORO ACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT HIP INJURIES

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Locations

Ain Shams University

Cairo, Egypt

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