A Comparison of Two Surface Materials (Tantalum Versus Titanium Fiber Mesh) of Acetabular Components in Hip Arthroplasty

July 6, 2009 updated by: University of Aarhus
The purpose of this study is to compare two surface materials (tantalum versus titanium fiber mesh) of acetabular components in hip arthroplasty.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In younger patients, acetabulum components are most often implanted without the use of cement. A direct ingrowth of bone to the implant is crucial to the attainment of good results in those cases where cement is not employed. A new implant material (tantalum) has shown better properties than the implant material which is in use today (titanium). The advantages of tantalum implants are greater porosity, reduced stiffness and a higher friction coefficient than with titanium implants.

Hypothetically, the higher porosity of tantalum should enhance bone ingrowth due to better osteoconductivity in terms of:

  1. less migration of the acetabulum component, as evaluated by RSA;
  2. increased BMD in the bone surrounding acetabulum components;
  3. fewer postoperative complaints on the Harris Hip Score and visual analog scale scores.

The migration of acetabulum components will be evaluated by RSA. The follow-up RSA will be scheduled for week 1, as well as 3 months, 12 months and 2 years after surgery. Bone mineral density around the implanted femoral component will be examined by DEXA scan at week 1, as well as 1 year and 2 years after surgery.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Aarhus, Denmark, 8000
        • Orthopaedic Center, Aarhus University Hospital,

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with primary arthritis in the hip.
  • Patients with sufficient bone density to allow uncemented implantation of a femoral component.
  • Informed patient consent in writing.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with neuromuscular or vascular disease in the affected leg.
  • Patients found upon operation to be unsuited for uncemented acetabulum component.
  • Patients who regularly take non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and cannot interrupt intake for the postoperative phase of the study.
  • Patients with fracture sequelae.
  • Female patients of childbearing capacity.
  • Hip joint dysplasia.
  • Sequelae to previous hip joint disorder in childhood.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Acetabular component migration evaluated by RSA

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
BMD in the surrounding bone of the acetabular implant

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Collaborators

Aarhus University Hospital
Zimmer Biomet
Aalborg University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kjeld Søballe, MD., Prof., Orthopaedic Center, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2006

Study Completion

April 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 26, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

June 27, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 7, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 6, 2009

Last Verified

July 1, 2009

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 200330159

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