RecruitingTHA
Bikini vs Longitudinal Incision in Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The study team is conducting this study to see if there is a difference between the wound healing and participant satisfaction rates between two incision types used during a THA done via the DAA technique.
Sponsor: University of Miami
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Patients with body mass index greater than or equal to 30
- ✓ Patients undergoing primary unilateral DAA THA
- ✓ Patients undergoing primary THA
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Patients with body mass index less than 30
- ✕ Patients with a history of prior open surgery on the affected hip
- ✕ Patients unable/unwilling to undergo spinal anesthesia under monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
- ✕ Patients with allergies or absolute contraindication to standardized drugs administered within the University of Miami protocol for total hip replacement
- ✕ The following groups will not be included: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults, pregnant women, prisoners.
Where it's recruiting
Florida
Miami
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06831045 · last updated 2026-03-18