New hip device aims to delay full replacement

NCT ID NCT06792539

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

Summary

This trial tests a new hip resurfacing system in 238 adults with hip osteoarthritis or mild dysplasia. The device is designed to cap the damaged joint rather than replace the entire hip. Researchers will compare pain, function, and safety to standard total hip replacement over two years.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System (a surgical device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive hip replacement option that preserves more bone and may delay the need for a full hip replacement.
What could go wrong
This is a non-randomized trial, so results may be biased. The device is still being tested for safety and effectiveness, and long-term outcomes are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

238 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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In order to be eligible to participate in this study, subjects must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Requires primary hip resurfacing arthroplasty due to: 1. non-inflammatory arthritis (degenerative joint disease) such as osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or 2. mild dysplasia/developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) up to Crowe Grade 1. 2. Harris Hip Score \< 70 points. 3. Skeletally mature, age ≥21 and \<65 years. 4. Physically and mentally able and willing to comply with the Protocol, including the ability to read and complete required forms and willing and able to adhere to the scheduled follow-up visits and requirements of the Protocol. Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participating in this study: 1. Inadequate bone stock or bone quality to support the device based on a Canal-Bone Ratio (CBR-7) of \>0.45.0F 2. Severe osteopenia, a medical history or increased risk of severe osteoporosis or severe osteopenia, a history of fragility fracture, and other conditions that lead to increased bone resorption 3. Osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (AVN) 4. Multiple cysts of the femoral head (\> 1cm) or cysts crossing the head-neck junction 5. Metabolic disorders which may impair bone formation (e.g., osteomalacia, osteogenesis imperfecta, parathyroid disease, rickets, etc.) 6. Severe femoral head deformities that will prevent fixation of the prosthetic resurfacing femoral head 7. Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 8. Severe proximal femoral rotational deformity in whom appropriate combined anteversion of femoral-acetabular construct is unachievable 9. Severe acetabular dysplasia/development dislocation of the hip, defined as Crowe Grade ≥ 2 10. Previous surgical intervention on index hip (e.g., treatment of hip fracture, arthroscopy) 11. Severe medical comorbidities, including: 1. severe cardiopulmonary disease, 2. congestive heart failure, 3. severe liver or kidney dysfunction, 4. end-stage renal disease, 5. severe uncontrolled diabetes, 6. history of IV drug use, 7. history of hypercoagulable state or pulmonary embolism, 8. severe lumbar spinal stenosis, 9. vascular insufficiency, muscular atrophy, or neuromuscular disease severe enough to compromise implant stability or post-operative recovery, 10. neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot joint), 11. immunosuppression or other immunodeficiency disorders, e.g., diseases such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or post-organ transplant and on high doses of corticosteroids. 12. Incompetent or deficient soft tissue surrounding the joint (e.g., hip abductor muscle deficiency) 13. BMI \> 40 14. Active or suspected infection in or around the hip joint 15. Known or suspected metal sensitivity (e.g., jewelry) or allergy to any implant materials 16. Pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study duration 17. Current smoker

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

    Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

  • Hampton Road Orthopaedics

    Newport News, Virginia, 23606, United States

  • Joint Implant Surgeons

    New Albany, Ohio, 43054, United States

  • Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29210, United States

  • NYU Longone

    New York, New York, 10003, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy Associates

    Paget, Trevelyan, DV04, Bermuda

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Sinai Hospital / LifeBridge Health

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21215, United States

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