New hip implant shows promise in Long-Term study
NCT ID NCT02648152
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study followed 218 people with osteoarthritis who received a cementless hip implant called POLARSTEM. Researchers checked how well the implant held up over 10 years by measuring survival rates and hip function. The goal was to see if this implant is a safe and effective option for hip replacement.
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Locations
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Kantonsspital Aarau, Orthopedics
Aarau, 5001, Switzerland
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St. Elisabeth Hospital, Orthopedics and Rheumatology
Bochum, 44787, Germany
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University Marburg, Orthopedics and Rheumatology
Marburg, Germany
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cementless hip implant (POLARSTEM)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that the POLARSTEM implant is a reliable option for hip replacement, improving mobility and reducing pain long-term.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove the implant is better than others. Some patients may still need revision surgery.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.