Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 50 and 80 years
- People experiencing hip osteoarthritis symptoms, including pain rated at least 6 out of 10 on a pain scale over the previous week
- People with X-ray results showing moderate to severe hip osteoarthritis (classified as Grade 3 or 4 using the Tönnis classification system — confirm with trial site if unsure what grade applies)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are unable to give informed consent to participate
- People who have had previous surgery on the same hip being studied
- People who have had surgery on either leg in the 12 months before joining the trial
- People who have been diagnosed with a malignant cancer
- People who have a rheumatic disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or similar conditions)
- People with diabetes that is not well controlled
- People with a thyroid condition that is not well controlled
- People with a history of misusing alcohol, drugs, or medications
- People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35
- Women who are pregnant or are of childbearing potential
- People whose hip pain scores below 6 out of 10 on the pain scale
- People whose hip has significant structural deformities related to a condition called dysplasia (confirm with trial site)
- People who have already had a total hip replacement on the affected hip
- People who have previously had major surgery on the affected hip joint, such as bone-reshaping procedures or procedures to address bone conflict in the hip (confirm with trial site)
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: Federico Raggi, MD, Isitituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Phone: 051 6366122
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
Legs dysmetria in millimeters calculated in anteroposterior x-rays
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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.