Plain-English translation of NCT05206838 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After hip replacement surgery, some people develop a persistent limp because a hip muscle (gluteus medius) tears or fails to heal properly. This trial is testing whether reconstructive surgery using an Achilles tendon from a donor (called an allograft) can fix this problem and restore normal walking. Half of participants will have the surgery followed by physical therapy, while the other half will receive physical therapy alone for 12 months to see which approach works better.
A significant limp after hip replacement due to gluteus medius muscle failure is a serious problem that currently has no proven effective treatment. This trial aims to see whether surgical reconstruction offers better results than physical therapy alone.
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If you are randomly assigned to surgery, you will have an operation to reconstruct your hip muscle using a donor Achilles tendon, followed by 2 months of partial weight-bearing and then 10 months of physical therapy. If assigned to the non-surgical group, you will receive physical therapy for 12 months. Both groups will be monitored and compared to see which approach reduces limping and improves hip function better.
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