Hip surgery showdown: which fix works best for older adults?

NCT ID NCT07608237

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques—labral repair and labral reconstruction—for treating hip impingement in people over 40. Researchers will enroll 220 participants to see which approach better improves hip function and pain. The goal is to determine if a larger trial is feasible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Labral repair or labral reconstruction (surgical procedures)
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgical technique is better for relieving hip pain and improving function in older adults with hip impingement.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study to test feasibility, not a large definitive trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and surgery carries risks like infection or need for further procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoracetabular Impingement

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic

    London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada

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