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Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

A Clinical Comparison in Wound Healing of Bikini Versus Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Obese Patient Population: A Randomized Control Trial

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study compares two types of cuts used for hip replacement through the front of the hip: a bikini cut and a lengthwise cut. It looks at wound healing and how satisfied patients are. It is for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher having their first hip replacement on one side.

The study team is conducting this study to see if there is a difference between the wound healing and participant satisfaction rates between two incision types used during a THA done via the DAA technique.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have a BMI of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure based on height and weight.
  • Are having a first total hip replacement on one side, through the front of the hip.

Who can't join

  • Have a BMI below 30.
  • Have had open surgery on the hip being replaced.
  • Cannot or do not want to have spinal anesthesia, which numbs the lower body, with monitored anesthesia care.
  • Have an allergy or another medical reason that prevents use of the standard medicines in the University of Miami hip replacement plan.
  • Are an adult who cannot give consent to join the study.
  • Are not yet an adult.
  • Are pregnant.
  • Are a prisoner.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with body mass index greater than or equal to 30 * Patients undergoing primary unilateral DAA THA * Patients undergoing primary THA Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with body mass index less than 30 * Patients with a history of prior open surgery on the affected hip * Patients unable/unwilling to undergo spinal anesthesia under monitored anesthesia care (MAC) * Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement * The following groups will not be included: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, prisoners.

Study sites (1)

FL