New hip implant shows promise in 10-Year study
NCT ID NCT02648152
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study followed 218 people who received a cementless POLARSTEM hip implant to treat osteoarthritis. Researchers tracked how well the implant worked and how long it lasted over up to 10 years. The goal was to see if this implant is a safe and effective option for hip replacement.
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Locations
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Kantonsspital Aarau, Orthopedics
Aarau, 5001, Switzerland
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St. Elisabeth Hospital, Orthopedics and Rheumatology
Bochum, 44787, Germany
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University Marburg, Orthopedics and Rheumatology
Marburg, Germany
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Cementless POLARSTEM hip implant
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that the POLARSTEM implant is a reliable, long-lasting option for hip replacement in people with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Some implants may fail or require revision over time.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.