Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who need their first total hip replacement due to severe hip pain or disability caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis from an old injury, a hip joint that didn't form properly, bone death in the hip (AVN), or a recent hip fracture.
• People who are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study and to share their information with the company running the trial (DePuy Synthes).
• People who are willing and able to attend follow-up appointments as required by the study schedule.
• People who are at least 21 years old at the time they sign the consent form.
• People who are willing and able to fill out hip health questionnaires at the times specified by the study.

Who may not be able to join:

• People who currently have an active infection anywhere in the body or at the hip site.
• People whose muscles, nerves, or blood supply are affected in a way that could interfere with recovery after surgery.
• People whose bones are too weak (for example, due to osteoporosis), where the surgeon believes the implant may not be properly supported or there is a significant risk of fracture.
• People who have Charcot's disease or Paget's disease (conditions that affect bone structure).
• People whose hip condition, in the surgeon's judgement, means the standard implant components used in this trial would not be appropriate for them.
• Women who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
• People who have had a hip replacement on the other side within the 6 months before joining this study, or who expect to have one on the other side within 6 months of joining.
• People who have had an amputation of either leg that would affect their ability to recover after surgery.
• People who are bedridden.
• People who have taken part in another clinical trial involving an experimental drug or device within the last 3 months.
• People who are currently involved in a personal injury lawsuit, medical-legal claim, or workers' compensation claim.
• People who, in the investigator's opinion, have a drug or alcohol problem, or a psychological condition that could affect their ability to complete questionnaires or attend follow-up appointments.
• People who have been diagnosed with a muscle disorder that causes severe stiffness and pain — such as fibromyalgia or polymyalgia — and are currently taking prescription medication for it.
• People who have a medical condition that means they are not expected to live for at least another 2 years.
• People with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 45 (confirm with trial site if unsure how this is calculated).

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.