Examining Effects of Spinal Fusion on Outcomes Following Total Hip Replacement

March 26, 2020 updated by: Wade Gofton, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Examining Effects of Spinal Arthrodesis on Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

The purpose of the study is to explore the long term functional status of people who have had both a spinal fusion procedure and a total hip replacement.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Unknown

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to explore the long term functional status of people who have had both a spinal fusion procedure and a total hip replacement. Studies have found that those who have received spinal fusion may have worse outcomes following a total hip replacement than those who have not received a spinal fusion. The information obtained from this study will allow surgeons and researchers to better understand why some who've had a spine fusion have more complications post total hip replacement compared to those who did not have spinal fusion surgery.

Study Type

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

Enrollment

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160

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1Y4E9
        • Recruiting
        • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
        • Contact:
          • Research Manager
          • Phone Number: 613-737-8920
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Wade Gofton, MD FRCSC MEd
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Paul Beaule, MD FRCSC
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • George Grammatopoulos, BMBBS DPhil Oxon MRCS FRCS
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Matthew Coyle, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Mario Lamontagne, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Philippe Phan, MD PhD FRCSC

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Approximately 70 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) and spine fusion (SF) surgery will be called by the surgeon or research team and asked if they wish to participate in the study. A second group of approximately 45 patients who have only had a THA (and no SF) will serve as a comparison group. A third group of approximately 45 patients who have only had an SF surgery (and no THA) will also be recruited.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Willing to come to the Civic Campus for a surgical follow-up visit
  • Speaks English and/or French
  • Group 1 patients must have had a spine fusion (SF) and total hip arthroplasty (THA)
  • Group 2 patients must have had a total hip replacement (THA) and no history of spine fusion (SF)
  • Group 3 patients must have had a spine fusion (SF) and no history of total hip arthroplasty (THA)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient does not meet all 'inclusion' criteria
  • Patient is unable to answer questionnaires
  • Unable to get x-rays for other medical reasons
  • Severe dementia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Spine Fusion and Total Hip Replacement
Any patient who has undergone spine fusion (SF) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). Patients will undergo x-ray imaging and complete functional assessment questionnaires. Patients may additionally be asked to participate in a gait analysis in a Human Movement Laboratory.
Diagnostic test: X-Ray Imaging
X-Ray imaging in the following positions: Lateral standing, lateral seated, standard standing AP pelvis and AP pelvis lying down.
Other: Gait Analysis
Certain patients may be asked to participate in a motion analysis procedure at the Human Movement Laboratory at the University of Ottawa. This procedure takes approximately 1.5 hours and you will only be asked to participate in the motion analysis procedure once. Participants will change into a custom-designed tight body suit, which has reflective markers on its surface for infrared video capture. Participants will then have pairs of surface electromyography (EMG) electrodes placed on certain areas of the skin on the legs and on the back. Wearing the EMG electrodes and marker suit, participants will perform 5 trials of walking on a level walkway, walking up and down a 3-step staircase, sitting from a standing position, and standing from a seated position.
Total Hip Replacement Group
Any patient who has had THA only (no spine fusion surgery). Patients will undergo x-ray imaging and complete functional assessment questionnaires. Patients may additionally be asked to participate in a gait analysis in a Human Movement Laboratory.
Diagnostic test: X-Ray Imaging
X-Ray imaging in the following positions: Lateral standing, lateral seated, standard standing AP pelvis and AP pelvis lying down.
Other: Gait Analysis
Certain patients may be asked to participate in a motion analysis procedure at the Human Movement Laboratory at the University of Ottawa. This procedure takes approximately 1.5 hours and you will only be asked to participate in the motion analysis procedure once. Participants will change into a custom-designed tight body suit, which has reflective markers on its surface for infrared video capture. Participants will then have pairs of surface electromyography (EMG) electrodes placed on certain areas of the skin on the legs and on the back. Wearing the EMG electrodes and marker suit, participants will perform 5 trials of walking on a level walkway, walking up and down a 3-step staircase, sitting from a standing position, and standing from a seated position.
Spine Fusion Only Group
Any patient who has had spine fusion only (no hip replacement surgery). Patients will undergo x-ray imaging and complete functional assessment questionnaires.
Diagnostic test: X-Ray Imaging
X-Ray imaging in the following positions: Lateral standing, lateral seated, standard standing AP pelvis and AP pelvis lying down.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Implant positioning
Time Frame: 6months or greater post-operative
Radiographic assessment (x-ray cup orientation measurements)
6months or greater post-operative

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Hip dysfunction and osteoarthritis outcome score (HOOS)
Time Frame: 6months or greater post-operative
Disease-specific quality of life measure
6months or greater post-operative
Oxford Hip Score
Time Frame: 6months or greater post-operative
Disease-specific quality of life measure
6months or greater post-operative
SF-12 Questionnaire
Time Frame: 6months or greater post-operative
Patient-reported overall quality of life measure
6months or greater post-operative
Oswestry low back disability questionnaire
Time Frame: 6months or greater post-operative
Assessment of low back pain
6months or greater post-operative

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Wade Gofton, MD, FRCSC, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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May 15, 2017

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

Primary Completion

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November 1, 2020

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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July 21, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 1, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 7, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 30, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 26, 2020

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 20170312

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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