Could a collagen patch help heal hip cartilage better than standard surgery?

NCT ID NCT05402072

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study compares two surgical techniques for repairing damaged hip cartilage in 40 people aged 18 to 55. One group receives standard microfracture surgery, while the other gets an enhanced procedure called AMIC, which uses a collagen patch to protect the repair site. Researchers will measure hip function, pain, and cartilage healing over two years to see if the patch leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: collagen matrix (Chondro-Gide®) used in the AMIC procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a better surgical option for repairing hip cartilage damage, potentially improving long-term hip function and reducing pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is still experimental and may not prove better than the standard microfracture technique.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

articular cartilage disorder Fractures, Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTICULAR CARTILAGE DEFECT HIP ARTHROSCOPY MICROFRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University
RECRUITING

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N3Z5, Canada

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