πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-02-03

Alexis Retractor in Total Hip Arthroplasty (NCT07237737)

Wound Healing Outcomes With and Without the Alexis Wound Retractor in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty

🟑 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic βš™οΈ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Miami

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

To determine if there is a difference in wound healing and surgical site infection (SSI) rates using the Alexis wound retractor vs. not using it in longitudinal direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Miami β€” Miami, Florida

Age range: 18 Years

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Instant Checklist

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Miami β€” Miami, Florida

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (305) 689-5195

Email: nxc971@miami.edu

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.

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†—