Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting

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

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are at least 18 years old and your bones have finished growing
• Your doctor believes you are physically and mentally able to follow the study's requirements, including attending all scheduled visits
• You (or your legal representative) are willing and able to review and sign a consent form agreeing to take part
• Regardless of the study, your doctor has already determined you need a first-time total hip replacement or partial hip replacement (hemi-arthroplasty) due to at least one of the following: significant joint damage from arthritis or rheumatic disease, a recent fracture of the hip bone or femoral neck, or bone tissue death (loss of blood supply) in the hip joint

Who may not be able to join:

• You have previously had a hip replacement that needs to be replaced or revised
• You have an active infection, whether in the hip area or anywhere else in the body
• You have serious muscle, nerve, or blood vessel problems in the affected limb(s)
• There is not enough bone above or below the hip joint to securely hold the implant in place
• The muscles or ligaments around the joint are completely or partially missing
• You have another health condition that could affect how well the implant works
• You have a known allergy to the materials used in the implant, especially metals such as cobalt, chromium, or nickel
• You have a bone tumor or cyst in the area where the implant would be placed
• Your doctor believes participating in the study would put you at unnecessary risk or affect the results
• You are currently in prison, known to be pregnant, unable to understand what taking part in the study means, or have a known substance abuse problem

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