Clinical Trial

Direct Superior Approach Versus PosteroLateral Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty (SPLAsH)

Study acronym: SPLAsH
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Summary
This study will compare postoperative pain, health related quality of life (HRQoL), function, rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, muscle atrophy and component positioning in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the posterolateral approach (PLA) or the direct superior approach (DSA). In addition, the CT images will be used to validate a new metal artefact reduction technique.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2024-03-26.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06342843
Lead Sponsor Isala
Conditions Osteoarthritis, Hip
Enrollment 211 participants
Start Date 2024-03-26
Primary Completion 2027-08-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-03