Gait After THA: Direct Anterior vs Manual Posterior vs Robotic Posterior (NCT07226973)
A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Partially Randomized Three-Cohort Study Comparing Manual Direct Anterior and Manual Posterior Approaches to a Non-Randomized Robotic Posterior Cohort for Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Gait Analysis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the gait biomechanics following THA on 3 groups of subjects undergoing DAA (manual) and PA (manual and robotic) surgical approaches.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood — Metairie, Louisiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Total hip arthroplasty via direct anterior approach (manual, non-robotic) (PROCEDURE)
- Total hip arthroplasty via posterior approach (manual, non-robotic) (PROCEDURE)
- Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty via posterior approach (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood — Metairie, Louisiana
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (504) 736-4800
Email: gchimento@ochsner.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.