Can disposable surgical tools make hip replacement cheaper and safer?
NCT ID NCT04903860
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two types of surgical tools used during total hip replacement: single-use (disposable) reaming instruments and conventional reusable ones. The main focus is on the overall cost of surgery, including sterilization, materials, and operating room time. Researchers will also track surgical time and patient recovery scores. The study involves 40 adults undergoing their first hip replacement due to arthritis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- single-use ancillary reaming material
- What this could lead to
- If single-use tools prove cost-effective and safe, they could become a standard option for hip replacement surgery, potentially reducing infection risks and streamlining hospital logistics.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. Single-use tools might be more expensive or offer no clear benefit over reusable ones.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU clermont-ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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