Can a simple pad prevent numbness after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT05038709

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special traction pad placed between the patient and the surgery table can reduce numbness in the groin area after hip arthroscopy. About 120 patients having hip surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will be asked about numbness and difficulty urinating before and after their procedure. The goal is to see if the pad helps prevent a common side effect of the traction used during surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: The Pink Pad Hip Kit (a traction pad placed between the patient and the traction table)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could reduce post-surgery numbness and discomfort for people undergoing hip arthroscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 participants. The pad may not significantly reduce numbness, and results may not apply to all hip surgery patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hip Injuries osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIP INJURIES HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS HIP SPRAIN HIP STRAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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