Can a power tool make hip replacement safer for seniors?

NCT ID NCT07747831

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a powered broaching device, which helps place hip replacement parts, reduces bone fractures and improves outcomes in patients aged 70 and older. It compares this device to traditional manual techniques, looking at implant positioning, surgeon stress, and how well patients walk after surgery. The goal is to see if this technology can make hip replacement safer and more effective for older adults.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Total hip replacement using an automatic impaction and broaching device
What this could lead to: If effective, this device could reduce bone fractures during hip replacement and improve recovery and walking in older adults.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and early, so results may not be conclusive. The device might not significantly improve outcomes or could have unforeseen risks.

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GAIT BIOMECHANICS HIP ARTHROPLASTY REPLACEMENT SURGEON PHYSIOLOGIC STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Concordia Joint Replacement Group / Concordia Hospital

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 2M9, Canada
Nova Scotia Health

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H1C3, Canada

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