Hip surgery showdown: which fix works best for older adults?
NCT ID NCT07608237
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques—labral repair and labral reconstruction—for treating hip impingement in people over 40. Researchers will enroll 220 participants to see which approach better improves hip function and pain. The goal is to determine if a larger trial is feasible.
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Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Labral repair or labral reconstruction (surgical procedures)
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgical technique is better for relieving hip pain and improving function in older adults with hip impingement.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study to test feasibility, not a large definitive trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and surgery carries risks like infection or need for further procedures.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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