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Periacetabular Osteotomy With and Without Arthroscopic Management of Central Compartment Pathology
NCT03481010 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
At present, it is not clear whether performing a hip arthroscopy at the same time as a PAO improves patient outcomes after surgery compared to a PAO alone. This research project will randomize patients to receive either a PAO alone, or a PAO and a hip arthroscopy at the same time.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE PAO with hip arthroscopy
- PROCEDURE PAO without hip arthroscopy
Study Locations (7)
Ontario
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario — Ottawa
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute — Ottawa
Illinois
- Northwestern University — Chicago
Michigan
- William Beaumont Hospital — Royal Oak
Missouri
- The Washington University — St Louis
New York
- Hospital for Special Surgery — New York
Other
- CHU de Québec - Université Laval — Québec
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 204 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-04-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03481010
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03481010 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 204 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hip Dysplasia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which PAO with hip arthroscopy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03481010 reports 7 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Ontario, Illinois, Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03481010 about?
NCT03481010 is a clinical study titled "Periacetabular Osteotomy With and Without Arthroscopic Management of Central Compartment Pathology". At present, it is not clear whether performing a hip arthroscopy at the same time as a PAO improves patient outcomes after surgery compared to a PAO alone. This research project will randomize patients to receive either a PAO alone, or a PAO and a hip arthroscopy at the same time.
What is the current status of trial NCT03481010?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 204 participants. The study started on 2018-04-04. Estimated completion is 2030-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03481010 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hip Dysplasia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03481010?
The interventions under investigation include: PAO with hip arthroscopy (PROCEDURE), PAO without hip arthroscopy (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03481010?
This trial is sponsored by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03481010 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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