πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-27

EMPHASYS Cup Positioning in THA With Non-Invasive Navigation (Velys Hip Navigation (VHN)) (NCT06631638)

Planned vs. Actual Acetabular Cup Position in Total Hip Arthroplasty With Non-Invasive Navigation

🟒 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic βš™οΈ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: DePuy Orthopaedics

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this research is to gather clinical and radiographic (X-ray) information about EMPHASYSβ„’ acetabular shell (also called a hip 'cup') placement in total hip replacement surgery using a non-invasive surgical navigation system called VELYSβ„’ hip navigation system with CUPTIMIZEβ„’ Advanced Hip-Spine Analysis software. Data collected in this study will be compared with data collected from implantations using different cup positioning instrumentation and techniques to assess performance.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Florida Orthopaedic Institute β€” Gainesville, Florida

Age range: 21 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute β€” Gainesville, Florida
  • Carolina Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center β€” Gastonia, North Carolina

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (610) 241-3260

Email: SFlamand@its.jnj.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—