Hip implant safety check: MRI scans reveal hidden tissue reactions

NCT ID NCT01750606

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at people who received a metal-on-metal hip replacement to see if they had soft tissue reactions or high metal levels in their blood. Participants had an MRI, a blood test, and a physical exam. The goal was to learn how common these issues are, even in people without symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joint Implant Surgeons

    New Albany, Ohio, 43054, United States

  • Midlands Orthopaedics

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States

  • Ortho Michigan

    Flint, Michigan, 48507, United States

  • Texas Center for Joint Replacement

    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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