New hip cup design could reduce dislocation risk after replacement
NCT ID NCT07464665
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of hip replacement cups: standard unipolar cups and dual-mobility cups, which have an extra moving part to lower dislocation risk. Researchers will enroll 300 adults getting a first-time hip replacement through a front-of-hip approach. The main goal is to see if patients feel more natural and forget about their new hip two years after surgery, measured by a special questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dual-mobility cup and unipolar cup (hip replacement implants)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could show that dual-mobility cups are as good as or better than standard cups for hip replacement, potentially reducing dislocation risk and improving patient satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 300 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Dual-mobility cups have rare risks like intra-prosthetic dislocation or wear, though newer designs have reduced these concerns.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Polyclinique Jean Villar
RECRUITINGBruges, 33520, France
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