Surgery or strength? new study pits hip replacement against exercise for arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT04070027
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two treatments for end-stage hip osteoarthritis: total hip replacement surgery and progressive resistance training (strength exercises). About 109 adults aged 50 and older with severe hip arthritis will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see which approach better improves hip function and reduces pain after 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Total hip replacement surgery or progressive resistance training (strength exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that strength training is a viable alternative to surgery for some patients with severe hip arthritis, avoiding the need for an operation.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (109 people) and results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection or blood clots, while exercise may not provide enough relief for end-stage disease.
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Locations
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital (OUH)
Odense, 5000, Denmark
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital (AUH)
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naestved Hospital
Næstved, 4700, Denmark
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Depatment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vejle Hospital
Vejle, 7100, Denmark