A Multi-centre Study to Assess the Long-term Performance of the Pinnacle™ Cup With a Polyethylene-on-metal Bearing in Primary Total Hip Replacement

Overview

The purpose of this study is to monitor the performance of the Pinnacle™ Cup with a polyethylene-on-metal bearing combination in the treatment of patients with hip joint disease requiring a total hip replacement. Patients who enter the study will be evaluated at regular intervals following hip surgery using patient, clinical and x-ray assessments.

Full Title of Study: “Uncontrolled Prospective Multi-Centre Post Marketing Surveillance Study to Monitor the Long Term Survivorship of Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System With a Metal on Enduron Polyethylene Bearing in Subjects With Aetiologies Requiring a Primary Total Hip Replacement”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: N/A
    • Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 1, 2009

Interventions

  • Device: Pinnacle Acetabular System

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Other: Pinnacle Acetabular System

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Kaplan-Meier survivorship calculated at the five-year time-point.
    • Time Frame: 5 yrs post surgery

Secondary Measures

  • Change in Baseline to post-operative assessment in clinical outcome using the Harris Hip Score
    • Time Frame: 6mths, 1yr, 2yrs, 5yrs, 7yrs, 10yrs and 15yrs post-surgery
  • Change in Baseline to post-operative assessment in clinical outcome using the Oxford Hip Score
    • Time Frame: Annually up to 15 yrs post-surgery
  • Kaplan-Meier survivorship
    • Time Frame: Annually up to 15 yrs post-surgery

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

i) Male or female subjects, aged between 18 and 70 years inclusive. ii) Subjects who are able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this investigation and from whom consent has been obtained. iii) Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are able to understand this investigation, co-operate with the investigational procedures and are willing to return to the hospital for all the required post-operative follow-ups. iv) Subjects undergoing primary total hip replacement who are suitable for a cementless acetabular component and a metal on polyethylene bearing. Exclusion Criteria:

i) Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, have an existing condition that would compromise their participation and follow-up in this study. ii) Subjects undergoing revision hip replacement. iii) Subjects undergoing simultaneous bilateral hip operation. iv) Subjects with a contralateral hip replacement, which was implanted less than six months previously or is not performing satisfactorily. v) Women who are pregnant. vi) Subjects who are known drug or alcohol abusers or with psychological disorders that could affect follow-up care or treatment outcomes. vii) Subjects who have participated in a clinical study with an investigational product in the last 12 months. viii) Subjects who are currently involved in any injury litigation claims.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 70 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • DePuy International
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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