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NCT02577822 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Viability of Short Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT02577822: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT02577822 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02577822, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the viability of short femoral stems as an alternative to standard-length stems in total hip arthroplasty.
Primary Outcome
Veteran's RAND 12 Item Health Survey used to assess health-related quality of life, to estimate disease burden, and to evaluate disease-specific benchmarks. Scores for the Mental Composite Score (MCS) range from 5.2 to 76.3 and are evaluated as a summative T-score with population mean of 50 (Standard Deviation = 10);higher scores indicate improved mental wellness/function as reported by patients.
Interventions
- DEVICE Taperloc standard length stem
- DEVICE Taperloc short length stem
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02577822 record still lists
NCT02577822 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Taperloc standard length stem is the first listed.
NCT02577822 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02577822 about?
NCT02577822 is a clinical study titled "The Viability of Short Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty". The purpose of this study is to determine the viability of short femoral stems as an alternative to standard-length stems in total hip arthroplasty.
What is the current status of trial NCT02577822?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2013-10. Estimated completion is 2019-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02577822?
The interventions under investigation include: Taperloc standard length stem (DEVICE), Taperloc short length stem (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02577822?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02577822's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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