Hip replacement showdown: short stem vs long stem – which wins?
NCT ID NCT07630519
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 20 people with severe hip arthritis who needed a hip replacement. They were randomly assigned to get either a short or a long stem implant. Researchers used 3D motion capture to measure walking patterns before surgery and at several points after, to see if one type leads to better walking and patient satisfaction.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * high-grade hip osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * none
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Masaryk Hospital
Ústí nad Labem, Ústí nad Labem Region, 40113, Czechia
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