MRI may detect failing hip implants before symptoms appear
NCT ID NCT02255331
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether MRI can detect early tissue reactions and implant loosening in people with total hip replacements. Researchers will scan 240 patients with different types of hip implants to see if MRI findings match what is found during surgery. The goal is to improve how doctors monitor implants and decide when revision is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, MRI could become a standard tool to catch hip implant problems early, potentially reducing the need for revision surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, and the findings may not change current clinical practice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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