Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 or older
- People experiencing symptoms that suggest a torn hip labrum (the ring of cartilage around the hip socket), such as catching, clicking, or popping sensations in the hip, pain when sitting, or pain when moving the hip in certain ways
- People whose symptoms are not caused by another separate hip or back condition, such as a hip infection, bone fractures around the hip, or certain other conditions affecting the hip, lower back, or nearby areas
- People who have hip X-rays and MRI scans (or a similar scan called an MRA) available to be reviewed
- People whose MRI or MRA scan shows evidence of a torn hip labrum
- People who are willing to take part and are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form
- People who were previously enrolled in a related study (protocol 2017P001391/PHS)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who do not speak English, as the study questionnaires have only been validated in English
- People who currently have an infection affecting the whole body
- People who are currently on full-body blood-thinning (anticoagulation) treatment
- People who are pregnant
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Scott D Martin, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Phone: 617-732-5329
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change iHOT--33 Surveys from preoperative to various postoperative timepoints
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.