NCT05720806

Weight Bearing Status Post-hip Arthroscopy

Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT) Following Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair and Femoroplasty.

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is being proposed to examine weight bearing precautions following hip arthroscopic labral repair, femoroplasty, and capsular closure. Standard post operative protocols limit weight bearing for 2-6 weeks depending on individual surgeons. Cadaveric studies demonstrate that minimal force during weight bearing is distributed through labrum. Therefore, progressing weight bearing earlier in these patients post operatively may help progress faster and improve outcomes. Data collected will include demographic information, radiological data, operative procedures and PRO data.

Detailed description

The study will be conducted at UPMC St. Margaret's Hip Preservation Program. Consented patients who undergo acetabular labral repair and femoroplasty will be included in randomization of weight-bearing status. Two separate protocols will be created to indicate weight bearing status, either WBAT immediately post-op or FFWB immediately post-op, to distribute to rehabilitation staff to ensure compliance. Immediately after the surgical procedure, the surgeon will be blinded and a randomized pamphlet with post-operative instructions with weight bearing education will be given to PACU nursing staff to educate patients and fit crutches.

Conditions

• Hip Impingement Syndrome
• Acetabular Labral Tear

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Weight Bearing as tolerated (WBAT) immediately following surgery.	Subject will be provided standard of care physical therapy following surgical intervention, except will be able to self-select weight bearing based on pain and confidence.
OTHER	Flat foot weight bearing (FFWB) immediately following surgery	Subject will be provided standard of care physcial therapy following surgical intervention except

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-01
• Primary completion: 2026-02-01
• Completion: 2026-03-01
• First posted: 2023-02-09
• Last updated: 2025-09-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States